Thanks to Suzi Thomas for the photos. The eastern ratsnake is often referred to as a "black snake." It is common throughout much of North America. They're typically 3.5 to 7 feet long and are ...

The Eastern ratsnake is not as strong as the kingsnakes, but they are still powerful constrictors. The Eastern ratsnake is larger than the kingsnake, but kingsnakes can kill and eat ratsnakes.