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
Best time to see a Eastern Rat Snake
The best time to see a Eastern Rat Snake is April–June, when about 61% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 55,645 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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