Catalysis is the increase in the rate of a chemical reaction due to the participation of an additional substance called a catalyst. With a catalyst, reactions occur faster and require less activation energy.
There are some species of snakes that live in the ground or right at the soil surface. These are worm snakes and earth snakes. They will get about 12 inches long when they are full grown. They eat earthworms, slugs, snails and insects that live in the soil, so they can be left alone under the mulch. Wood piles are another great place for snakes to hide. Wood that is used for heating homes should be stacked at least 12 inches off the ground. This will reduce the hiding places for snakes and their prey.
Gopher or Woodchuck. Groundhogs are also known as a woodchucks or land beavers by some. They belong to a class of large ground squirrels commonly known as marmots, and they only live in low-lying areas. Groundhogs are larger than gophers, reaching to a size of 15-26 inches and weighs 4.4-8.8 lbs.They have two sets of fur to help keep them warm; the first layer is a dense, grayish undercoat, and the second layer is longer coat made up of band hairs that give them that distinct frosted look.opher or Woodchuck. Groundhogs are also known as a woodchucks or land beavers by some. They belong to a class of large ground squirrels commonly known as marmots, and they only live in low-lying areas. Groundhogs are larger than gophers, reaching to a size of 15-26 inches and weighs 4.4-8.8 lbs.