Rat Snake Yellow behavior
As a beginner looking to become a better herpetologist, the Yellow Ratsnake is the perfect step toward intermediary skills!
Yellow Ratsnakes are also known as Chicken Snakes, because they are not strangers to chicken thievery, loving especially the chicks. Also true to the name "Yellow Ratsnake", they love rats and other small prey like tree frogs or lizards. Yellow Rat Snakes are mainly active at night, though occasionally in the cooler months will become diurnal. Yellow Ratsnakes are also arboreal, which means you should provide them with lots of sturdy branches and shelving so they can exercise. The Yellow Ratsnake is known for its aggressive behavior. Care should be taken when handling this snake as it is often nippy. When they feel threatened, Chicken Snakes vibrate their tails to imitate Rattlesnakes, and if cornered, will rear up and try to strike.
