| Black Rat Snake Elaphe obsoleta obsoleta RA Name: "Lucky" RA Diet: Pre Killed Rats. Hands On: YES Range: Eastern United States. Habitat: Forests, farmland, swamps, up to
4,000 feet. Natural Diet: Eggs,
small mammals, birds, and lizards. Size: 42-72 inches, record 101 inches Lifespan: 15+ years |
![]() Reproduction: Breed April-June also in fall. Lay 5-30 eggs that hatch in 90 days. Conservation: These snakes are harmless and extremely beneficial in rodent and pest control. |