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Black Rat Snake

A Black Rat Snake (Elaphe obsoleta obsoleta) is a species of rat snake. The snake prefers heavily wooded areas and they are known for having excellent climbing ability.

Though they do consume mice and rats, the Black Rat Snake's arboreal habits cause them to occasionally consume chipmunks, squirrels, and bird eggs.

Black rat snakes are quite large and are known to reach up to 8 feet, being the largest snake found in Canada. The record length for a Black Rat Snake is just over 100 inches.



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