Setting up a field herping area?

[CosmicOwl]

I'd looking for some tips on how to set up an area near my house where wild herps(primarily snakes) can congregate and I can find them. I already know about setting out tin and boards, and I will do that in more secluded places(because it's ugly). I'd like some more creative ways to attract them, or offer them a place to hide that I can periodically investigate.