Question

Why do desert snakes burrow deep into the sand during the day?

Answer 1

They do this to escape harsh heat and dedication of desert as sand is cooler at the depth.

Answer 2

Answer:

In order to escape the hot temperature outside the snake burrow deeper into the sand.  

Explanation:

The sand layer forms the cool layer for their stay and safe as well. Some snake and huge lizards begin to emerge from hibernation, including gopher snake, desert spiny lizard, western Whiptail, zebra-tailed. At the same time, these snakes cannot be in the arctic or the Atlantic area because of the high cold temperature and hence they are found in desert areas.