Animals

Black rat snake

Pantherophis obsoletus obsoletus

If you happen to see a black rat snake, do not be alarmed — these slithering repitles prefer to avoid people and help keep rodent populations in balance. Black rat snakes like safeplaces to hide, such as under logs and in tall grasses. Black rat snakes live where they can easily find their favorite prey, rats. This can include abandoned buildings, barns and fields.