Rat Snake | NC Wildlife
Regularly reaching 5 to 6 feet in length, the rat snake is one of North Carolina’s longest snakes, surpassed only by the eastern coachwhip (Masticophis flagellum). They are constrictors, which …
Rat Snake - herpsofnc.org
The North Carolina rat snake is also known as the Eastern Rat Snake (Pantherophis alleghaniensis). Description: Rat snakes are the most common large snakes encountered by …
Rat snakes range over most of the eastern and central United States, from Vermont and southeastern Minnesota to southern Texas and the Florida Keys. They occur throughout North …
3 Species of Rat Snakes in North Carolina (Pictures)
Having said that, the 3 species of rat snakes in North Carolina are the eastern rat snake, gray rat snake, and the red rat snake (aka corn snake). 1. Eastern Rat Snake. Scientific Name: …
Eastern rat snake - Wikipedia
Pantherophis quadrivittatus, commonly called the eastern rat snake, is a species of non venomous snake in the family Colubridae. The species is endemic to North America. [10][11]
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 …
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 …
Rat Snake - North Carolina - Davidson
Description: Rat snakes are the most common large snakes encountered by people in most parts of North Carolina. Rat snakes have highly variable color patterns, ranging from solid black in …
3 Rat Snakes in North Carolina - A-Z Animals
2023年6月24日 · Identification: Eastern ratsnakes are characterized by their black body and white or cream belly. Their scales are weakly keeled, meaning they have a slight ridge to them. Most …
Eastern Rat Snake - A-Z Animals
2024年5月27日 · The Eastern rat snake is also known colloquially as the chicken snake because it has a reputation for devouring domesticated fowl eggs whole. Despite that, humans have …