Did you know that western rat snakes eat once every five days?
Western Rat Snakes
at
a Glance
Key Features:
Western rat snakes are long, black snakes with round pupils and outlines of spots on their backs and sides.
Least Concern - Population Stable
Habitat:
Hardwood forests, swamps, fields, farmlands, and woodlands
nesting habits:
Western rat snakes lay 6 to 44 eggs in May or June.
seasons western rat snakes are active in our area:
All year
Diet:
Mice, rats, frogs, lizards, birds, bird eggs
hunting Behavior:
Western rat snakes hunt in trees and on the ground.
Commonly Confused With:
Black Racers
Western rat snakes are often confused with black racers because both are long, black snakes.
Western rat snakes have outlines of spots on their backs and sides.