Rat snakes are a large, polyphyletic, group of snakes from the Colubrid subfamily Colubrinae. Many species tend to be very skittish and sometimes aggressive but the genus is nonvenomous and bites are usually superficial. A variety of species like Elaphe guttata guttata (corn snake or Red Rat snake) are known for the ease with which they are tamed and are common in the pet trade. There is considerable variation between different types of rat snake but most are medium to large, rodent eating snakes.

Previously most were assigned to the genus Elaphe but many have been since renamed. Rat snakes have traditionally been divided into two groups, New World and Old World species.

I guess our problem is we like all snakes. They all have different attributes that make them special. Take the Rat Snake for example. They can be fiestier than a corn snake and tend to be heavier bodied and max out at about 6 feet. We currently work with Black Rat Snakes and Texas Rat Snakes. The only reason we don't have more types is because we just don't have the room...........maybe next year.

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Albino Black Rat Snake

Leucistic Texas Rat Snake w/ Tongue

White Sided Black Rat Snake