You are what you eat. Thebat falconof Central and South America is so named because it's a bird that hunts flying mammals. So it goes with the "rat snakes." Found throughout much of the Northern Hemisphere, these reptiles often serve asau naturalerodent exterminators.
Beyond that, they've made a mark on the pet trade, too; some dedicated hobbyists write four-figure checks to procure rare or unusual rat snake specimens. From their husbandry to their evolution, here are 10 cool things that make rat snakes so wild.
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