Eastern Rat Snake - National Wildlife Federation
Eastern rat snakes, formerly known as black rat snakes, are large non-venomous snakes between 3.5 and 7 feet (one and two meters) long. They have shiny black scales on their back and a light colored belly, and their throat and chin are white. The head of an eastern rat snake is wider than the neck and the rest of the body.
Eastern Rat Snake Facts, Description, Diet, and Pictures - The Snake …
2024年4月25日 — The eastern rat snake is a colubrid native to North America. It is also known by the names pilot black snake, pilot snake, black rat snake, and chicken snake. In Florida, it is called the Everglades rat snake and yellow rat snake. It is mainly nocturnal in summer and active during the day in the spring and fall.
Eastern rat snake - Wikipedia
Adult eastern rat snakes commonly measure 90 to 183 cm (2 ft 11 in to 6 ft 0 in) in total length (including tail), with a few exceeding 200 cm (6 ft 7 in). [12] The longest recorded total length to date for an eastern rat snake is 228 cm (7 ft 6 in). [ 11 ]
Rat snake | Diet, Habitat & Lifespan | Britannica
2024年10月4日 — rat snake, any of between 40 and 55 species of the genus Elaphe, of the family Colubridae and similar forms. They occur in North America, Europe, and Asia east to the Philippines. Most are found in woodlands and around farm buildings. They hunt rats and mice and kill them by constriction.
Rat snake - Wikipedia
Rat snakes are members – along with kingsnakes, milk snakes, vine snakes and indigo snakes – of the subfamily Colubrinae of the family Colubridae. They are medium to large constrictors and are found throughout much of the Northern Hemisphere. They feed primarily on rodents.
Rat snake facts - Live Science
2022年2月15日 — Rat snakes are medium-to-large, nonvenomous snakes that kill by constriction. They pose no threat to humans, and as their name implies, rats are one of their favorite foods. There are Old...
Everything You Need to Know About Rat Snakes - Wild Explained
2023年9月4日 — Rat snakes, also known as Pantherophis, are a group of non-venomous constrictor snakes that belong to the Colubridae family. They are highly adaptable and can be found in a wide range of habitats across North America, Europe, Asia, and Africa.
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Whitesided Black Rat Snakes - Smoldering Serpents
Whitesided black rat snakes are a morph that originated in Harford County, Maryland, USA. They have been bred into other North American rat snake localities and species, which results in most of them being hybrids, and have a wide range of adult …
Rat Snake - Description, Habitat, Image, Diet, and Interesting Facts
The snakes are harmless to humans, and beneficial because they eat pesky rats and mice. However, they also grow large enough to prey on young poultry and eggs, which often results in retaliation killing. Overall, most rat snakes have healthy populations, but this depends on the species and region.
Pantherophis Alleghaniensis - Eastern Rat Snake - USA Snakes
Pantherophis alleghaniensis, commonly called the eastern rat snake or the black rat snake is a large nonvenomous snake found in the Eastern United States. Size. The eastern rat snake is one of the larger snake species found in the United States. On average, adults reach a length of 36 to 72 inches (90-180 cm).