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<blockquote data-quote="Robin W" data-source="post: 732057" data-attributes="member: 44436">I went for a walk this afternoon and saw this on one of our neighbors fences.&nbsp; It is a Eastern Rat Snake, about 3.5 to 4 foot long.&nbsp; I did not get close enough to measure. But apparently, if you are going to have a snake this would be the one you would want. They do a lot of good just keep them away from your feathered friends.Facts About Black SnakesDiet: Mostly eat rodents, lizards, birds and bird eggs. The Eastern rat snake, like the Eastern racer, is a constrictor. They can climb trees and, if you don’t protect your birdhouses with baffles, they will invade nests.Smell: Rat snakes emit a musky smell when threatened.Habitat: Live in grasses, forests, marshes and buildings. Wherever there are food and dark shelter, you may find them.Benefits: Eat large quantities of rodents. If you can get over your fears, they’re good to have around your garage or barn to keep mice away.[ATTACH=full]336284[/ATTACH][ATTACH=full]336285[/ATTACH][ATTACH=full]336286[/ATTACH][ATTACH=full]336287[/ATTACH][ATTACH=full]336283[/ATTACH]</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Robin W, post: 732057, member: 44436"] I went for a walk this afternoon and saw this on one of our neighbors fences. It is a Eastern Rat Snake, about 3.5 to 4 foot long. I did not get close enough to measure. But apparently, if you are going to have a snake this would be the one you would want. They do a lot of good just keep them away from your feathered friends. Facts About Black Snakes Diet: Mostly eat rodents, lizards, birds and bird eggs. The Eastern rat snake, like the Eastern racer, is a constrictor. They can climb trees and, if you don’t protect your birdhouses with baffles, they will invade nests. Smell: Rat snakes emit a musky smell when threatened. Habitat: Live in grasses, forests, marshes and buildings. Wherever there are food and dark shelter, you may find them. Benefits: Eat large quantities of rodents. If you can get over your fears, they’re good to have around your garage or barn to keep mice away. [ATTACH align="left" type="full" width="60%"]336284._xfImport[/ATTACH] [ATTACH align="left" type="full" width="60%"]336285._xfImport[/ATTACH] [ATTACH align="left" type="full" width="60%"]336286._xfImport[/ATTACH] [ATTACH align="left" type="full" width="60%"]336287._xfImport[/ATTACH] [ATTACH align="left" type="full" width="60%"]336283._xfImport[/ATTACH] [/QUOTE]

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