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Definition of eastern rat snake

eastern rat snake

Plural:eastern rat snakes
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North American A large, non-venomous colubrid snake native to eastern North America, typically characterized by its shiny black scales in adulthood, excellent climbing ability, and a diet consisting primarily of rodents and small birds.

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"The Eastern rat snake is highly beneficial to farmers because it naturally controls local rodent populations."

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eastmain

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180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Eastern rat snake. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 30, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/eastern-rat-snake
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