That depends. The term black snake can apply to many different species of snake. The black rat snake, Pantherophis obsoletus, sometimes called the black snake, is indeed a rat snake.
Snakes, including rat snakes, are reptiles.
No, rattlesnakes and rat snakes cannot interbreed.
Black rat snakes are considered to be the farmer's friend because of the rodent control they offer.
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Through their nostrils !
yes
Rat snakes are black,yellow and gray. black ones are from new england.they are harmless.
The gray rat snake can have such markings, and even the common black rat snake can show gray bands when distended.
Black snakes are considered a as consumers because they eat meat.
Late August
Python, Black Rat, Black Racer, Rattler, Corn snake
No. The Black Rat Snake of the Eastern United States is non-venomous.