The eastern rat snake (Pantherophis alleghaniensis) is a serpent of many names, including black rat snake and chicken snake. The nickname "chicken snake" comes from its habit of raiding chicken ...

This long snake can grow over 6 feet long and is easily confused with the eastern garter snake. Rat snakes are slightly more ...

There are many snake species known for their impressive speed. Let's take a look at the ten fastest snakes in the world.

Louis region are nonvenomous, including the black rat snake, the ring-necked snake and the Eastern garter snake, Dan Zarlenga, St. Louis region spokesperson with the Missouri Department of ...