Eastern Rat Snake

Pantherophis alleghaniensis

The Eastern Rat Snake is a large constrictor of the Atlantic coastal plain. It is an excellent climber and an important predator of rodents in forests, farms, and suburban areas. Adults are typically glossy black.

Habitat

Hardwood forests, farmland, and wooded suburban areas

Diet

Rodents, birds, bird eggs, and occasionally bats

How common

Common

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