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
Best time to see a Black Rat Snake
The best time to see a Black Rat Snake is April–June, when about 61% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 27,712 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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