Photo of the Day #847: Black rat snake

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A black rat snake (Elaphe obsoleta), photographed near Bear Mountain in New York.


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I once found a juvenile black rat snake in my garage. Only... I had no idea what it was! I didn't know they weren't all black when they were small. Anyway, they are one of my favorite snake-neighbors.

I have a large female gray rat snake - Elaphe obsoleta spiloides. Anyone have a male? Would love to obtain viable hatchlings. Would have to be a big fellow, tho, or else she would eat him.

By darwinsdog (not verified) on 08 Feb 2010 #permalink