Eastern Ratsnake

Description:

Adult snakes commonly measure 91.4 to 183 cm (36.0 to 72.0 in) in total length, with a few exceeding 200 cm (79 in). The longest recorded total length to date is 256.5 cm (101.0 in). Adults are shiny black dorsally, with a white chin and throat. Juveniles have dark dorsal blotches on a grayish ground color. The dorsal scales are weakly keeled, and are arranged in 23 to 27 rows at midbody. Common names; Black rat snake, pilot snake, pilot rat snake, chicken snake

Habitat:

Maryland

Notes:

The snakes are out in Maryland. Don't much care for snakes but, they do keep the mice in check!