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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 - Animal Matchup
Rat Snake
SizeUp to 6 feet (1.8 meters)
WeightUp to 2.5 pounds (1.1 kilograms)
SpeedSpeed: 8 mph (12.87 km/hr)
Key StrengthConstricting ability
Biggest WeaknessLack of venom
Scientific NamePantherophis guttatus
FamilyColubridae
HabitatForests, fields, and farmland
GeographyNorth America
DietRodents, birds, and eggs
Lifespan8 years - 20 years
Rat Snake - Animal Matchup

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
SizeUp to 6 feet (1.8 meters)
WeightUp to 2.5 pounds (1.1 kilograms)
SpeedSpeed: 8 mph (12.87 km/hr)
Key StrengthConstricting ability
Biggest WeaknessLack of venom
Scientific NamePantherophis guttatus
FamilyColubridae
HabitatForests, fields, and farmland
GeographyNorth America
DietRodents, birds, and eggs
Lifespan8 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.

Rat Snake vs Corn Snake

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.