Rat Snake Everglades behavior

The Everglades Rat Snake is a moderately sized animal found in North America. Their size, coloration and non-aggressive nature all compile to make this snake one of the most commonly kept and bred snakes in the United States.

Found primarily in everglades, the Everglades Rat Snake can also be found in wetland prairies, subtropical forests, swamps, and pine forests. Like other Rat Snakes, they are neither nocturnal nor diurnal but rather are active when the temperature suits them. Primarily terrestrial animals, the Everglades Rat Snake can also be found very high up in trees. Reclusive animals, the Everglades Rat Snake spends most of its time hiding under rocks and boards at ground level and under bark, inside knot holes or inside palm fronds in trees. In the wild, the Everglades Rat Snake feeds on rodents, frogs, lizards, birds, and bird eggs. In captivity, the Everglades Rat Snake is a docile animal. They are usually easy to handle once they become used to their surroundings.