Simple kidney cysts that are causing symptoms or blocking the flow of blood or urine through the kidney may need to be treated using a procedure called sclerotherapy. In sclerotherapy, the doctor punctures the cyst using a long needle inserted through the skin. Ultrasound is used to guide the needle to the cyst.
Note the dirt clods that are also characteristic of a mole. Gophers will not make these kinds of mounds or dirt clods. A burrow system is a vast network of interconnecting tunnels and passages. Tunnels vary in depth from 3 to 30 inches. Moles are active year round and make regular use of their tunnels.
Gopher Snake. Gopher Snake (Pituophis melanoleucus). Other common name: bullsnake. V bora Roedor-en Espa ol. Species Code: PIME. Description: Gopher Snakes are large and heavy-bodied reptiles-reported to reach 9 feet (275 cm) in length, but 4 feet (120 cm) is more common.On its back are 33 to 66 light-to dark-brown or reddish blotches on a ground color of yellow, straw, tan or cream. Smaller blotches are located on the animal s sides. The gopher snake is commonly misidentified as a Rattlesnake because of its markings and defensive behavior. 2  It may hiss loudly, flatten its head, vibrate the tail, and strike when annoyed. 3  A male sometimes will bite a female on the back of her neck when mating. 4  The gopher snake usually lays between 2 and 8 eggs.