Snakes, including rat snakes, are reptiles.
No, rattlesnakes and rat snakes cannot interbreed.
yes
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.
Through their nostrils !
Water
yes
Rat snakes are black,yellow and gray. black ones are from new england.they are harmless.
Yes, rat snakes can be gray with black markings. The gray rat snake, also known as the black rat snake, is a common species that is usually gray with dark blotches or markings along its body. These snakes are non-venomous and can be found in a variety of habitats across North America.
Black rat snakes and black racer snakes are two different types of snake. Both are...well...black. They are almost identical in appearance, however black racers tend to be more slender. If you encounter a black snake that quickly slithers away or becomes aggressive, it is probably a black racer. If you encounter a black snake that freezes in place or slithers away slowly, it is probably a black rat snake.
Late August
Python, Black Rat, Black Racer, Rattler, Corn snake