A black rat snake flicks its tongue
Adult black rat snakes have white on their chins and necks
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Pantherophis obsoletus
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Black rat snake on stepping stones
Black rat snakes have thick necks and bodies
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An adult rat black snake peaks over a rock
Rat snakes have one of the quickest strikes in the snake world.
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Closeup of a black rat snakes face
Black rat snakes have round eyes
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A boy holding a black rat snake
Although black rat snakes are non-venomous, they can bite and they do not like to be handled
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