NON-VENOMOUS Other common names. Chicken snakes are semi-arboreal, meaning that they can be found on land or on trees.. âYou might see them on the ground, but ⦠Most adult eastern ratsnakes are about 42-72 inches (106-183 cm) in total length. New World rat snakes are found throughout North America. By Anders Nielsen, Ph.d. 2003 1) show that a few rat snakes, such as the asian rat snake (Elaphe radiata), are slightly venomous.This is just an evidence of the early origin of venom in snake lineages. It is smaller in size, with a maximum recorded length of 72 inches and when it feels threatened; it vibrates its tail and hisses like the Black Rat Snake. No, black rat snakes are neither venomous not poisonous. Basic description. âBlack Rat Snakes are a very common snake in Ohio,â says Amanda Dalton a Naturalist at Hueston Woods State Park. I believe the snake pictured is actually an Eastern Indigo Snake. 5. Behavior of the Rat Snake. Venomous and nonvenomous snakes eat countless disease-carrying rodents each day, and those rodents are often covered in disease-carrying fleas and ticks ⦠Black snakes (rat snakes) typically will âbefriendâ these snakes ⦠The corn snake (Pantherophis guttatus) is a North American species of rat snake that subdues its small prey by constriction. It is EXTREMELY rare that any common black snake (rat snake) will feed on a venomous snake. Rat snakes are hardy creatures, and forage for food in many different places. However, studies (Fry et al. It is very common to observe a black Rat Snake if you are a farmer because black rat snakes always eat rats, mice, and other pests. In general rat snakes are not venomous, and they should be known for being non-venomous. This species is variable in coloration, but juveniles are gray with dark blotches. Finally, most rat snakes fare well on a diet of rats, mice, and other small rodents. One species of rat snake is the corn snake, a docile animal and popular pet.As their name implies, rats are one of their favorite foods. Yellow Rat Snake Habitat. In the Panhandle, juveniles and adults look alike. Snakes need a heat source and a light source, which you should purchase at the recommendation of your veterinarian or breeder. This snake is often mistaken for the poisonous cottonmouth or copperhead, but itâs non-venomous and completely harmless to humans although they will bite aggressively when picked up. Snake Catchers added that, âThey will grow to 1.5m, Dangerously Venomous. Rat snakes: Two types of rat snakes are found in Ohio; the black rat snake and the gray rat snake. Frequently, they will take shelter in small hedges, trees, or fences waiting for the prey to pass by. Eastern Rat Snake, Rat Snake, Chicken Snake, Yellow Ratsnake, Everglades Ratsnake. I see the edit, and agree. They are usually nocturnal but may be seen taking a nap during the day. Like the Black Rat Snake, this non-venomous snake is found in parts of the United States, Canada, and Mexico. However, they can strike a bite if they feel threatened, provoked, or irritated by someone. Bites, Predation and Combat Dance. Grunter captured the blue bellied black snake, posed for a picture with it, and then explained that the blue bellies are usually found in drier areas, compared to the red belly black snake, which prefers wetter areas. Bull Snake.