Black Rat Snake

Pantherophis obsoletus

The Black Rat Snake is a large, powerful constrictor that can exceed 8 feet in length. An excellent climber, it regularly ascends trees to raid bird nests. In the wild it is often seen in old barns and farmhouses hunting rodents.

Habitat

Forested hillsides, river bluffs, farmland, and suburban areas

Diet

Rodents, birds, bird eggs, and bats

How common

Common

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