Black Rat Snake

The snake may look like it is in a knot...my stomach was definitely in a knot. (Shot taken with my iPhone on the way to work).

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Ferdy Christant

Lion

Kudos to you for the courage to photograph it! Posted 10 years ago
1. Lilygirl
  
  Lion
  
  Actually, although they can probably bite, I have since found out that they are constrictors. But you are right...we are not big fans of snakes...mainly because, I suppose, we don't know too much about them. Posted 10 years ago
2. 1. Lilygirl
    
    Lion
    
    It is amazing how fast the snakes do their constricting job. If you have the stomach for it, check this red rat snake do it:
    
    Posted 10 years ago

The Western rat snake

The western rat snake , also commonly known as the Texas ratsnake, black rat snake, pilot black snake, or simply black snake. is a nonvenomous colubrid species found in central North America. No subspecies are currently recognized.

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Similar species: Snakes And Lizards

Species identified by Lilygirl