The Rat Snake
Rat snakes are a slick and smooth set of serpents often found in North America. These slithering sensations typically have a length between 3 to 5 feet, but can possibly stretch up to 7 feet! They come in different colors such as white, grey, brown and a chilling black, usually with interesting patterned scales. One of the key traits of a rat snake is that it doesn't have venom. Instead, rat snakes love a good squeeze and constrict their prey.
| Rat Snake | |
|---|---|
| Size | Up to 6 feet (1.8 meters) |
| Weight | Up to 2.5 pounds (1.1 kilograms) |
| Speed | Speed: 8 mph (12.87 km/hr) |
| Key Strength | Constricting ability |
| Biggest Weakness | Lack of venom |
| Scientific Name | Pantherophis guttatus |
| Family | Colubridae |
| Habitat | Forests, fields, and farmland |
| Geography | North America |
| Diet | Rodents, birds, and eggs |
| Lifespan | 8 years - 20 years |
The Rat Snake
Rat snakes are a slick and smooth set of serpents often found in North America. These slithering sensations typically have a length between 3 to 5 feet, but can possibly stretch up to 7 feet! They come in different colors such as white, grey, brown and a chilling black, usually with interesting patterned scales. One of the key traits of a rat snake is that it doesn't have venom. Instead, rat snakes love a good squeeze and constrict their prey.
Fun Fact: Despite their name suggesting a rat-only diet, rat snakes won't say no to a juicy snack of birds or bird eggs, but yes, rats are still their favorite!
| Rat Snake | |
|---|---|
| Size | Up to 6 feet (1.8 meters) |
| Weight | Up to 2.5 pounds (1.1 kilograms) |
| Speed | Speed: 8 mph (12.87 km/hr) |
| Key Strength | Constricting ability |
| Biggest Weakness | Lack of venom |
| Scientific Name | Pantherophis guttatus |
| Family | Colubridae |
| Habitat | Forests, fields, and farmland |
| Geography | North America |
| Diet | Rodents, birds, and eggs |
| Lifespan | 8 years - 20 years |
Rat Snake Matchups
We use AI to simulate matchups between the Rat Snake and other animals. Our simulation considers size, strength, and natural predatory behaviors to determine the most likely outcome.
Fun Fact: Rat snakes are nature's very own pest control officers, helping to keep the population of rodents and other pests in check.
Fun Fact: These legless lizards love to climb trees! This contributes to their impressive acrobatic skills and they are often found hanging from branches.