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Definition of black rat snake

black rat snake

Plural:black rat snakes
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1

North American A large, non-venomous constrictor snake native to central and eastern North America, characterized by solid black scales in adulthood and known for preying on rodents.

Example

"The farmer was relieved to spot a black rat snake in the barn, knowing it would help control the local pest population."

• Nearby Words

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Black rat snake. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/black%20rat%20snake
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