Rat snakes are a group of medium to large ... it’s easy to accidentally mistake some of these species for the venomous coral snake. But in fact, kingsnakes kill and eat other venomous snakes ...

an unfortunate name because it brings to mind the truly venomous snakes of Europe and Asia. The milk snake is harmless. The largest species in New York is the black rat snake, reaching lengths of ...

This snake is spread from southern China ... but there are reports of feeding on Asian rat snakes and pythons. Due to its venomous bite and the preference for human-inhabited areas, the Philippine ...

It’s a venomous water snake that can move swiftly both on land and in water. The Texas Rat Snake, found in Texas and neighboring states, can reach speeds of 6 mph. It is agile and quick across ...

Texas rat snake (Elaphe obsoleta lindheimeri) – 6 mph (10 kph) The Texas rat snake is a non-venomous species that can move at a speed of up to 6 mph (10 kph) while hunting for prey such as ...