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This ratsnake feeds primarily on mice, rats, and some bird eggs and young birds. Not venomous, it constricts its prey within the tight coils of its body. Adults often hunt for mice around rural buildings such as barns, sheds, or cottages.
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Black ratsnakeElaphe obsoleta (obsoleta) Rat snakes are passive and prefer to avoid confrontation. If confronted by danger they will most likely freeze rather than strike.
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Western Ratsnake (Elaphe obsoleta)
No photo of the Western Ratsnake available.
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The Ratsnake makes an excellent pet for the advanced beginner. The rat snake will generally tame down in a short time to become very docile, even tempered, and tolerant of frequent handling.
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The Gray Ratsnake is found only in the wooded bluffs and valleys of the Driftless Area in southwestern Wisconsin, where it reaches the northern limit of its range.
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A 6 foot plus, heavy bodied ratsnake. I really like them because they have an attitude. It almost appears as if they look at you to say, "Where is my rat?" They aggressively app roach, tilt their heads, and closely monitor you.
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Ptyas mucosus (Oriental Ratsnake) Scincus scincus ( Sandfish) Sibon nebulata (Clouded Snake) Spilotes pullatus (Tigre) Tantilla melanocephala (Black-headed Snake) Tarentola mauritanica ( Moorish gecko) Tupinambis merianae (Blue Tegu) ...
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 See also: Black rat, Black ratsnake, Reptile, Lizard, Coral
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