Do rat snakes bite?

Do rat snakes bite? Ratsnakes will bite if provoked, but they are not venomous. Eastern ratsnakes are quite common in many backyards as long as ample cover and food is available. They are very beneficial, consuming not only rodents but also ticks found on the rodents, decreasing populations of these pests.

Ratsnakes will bite if provoked, but they are not venomous. Eastern ratsnakes are quite common in many backyards as long as ample cover and food is available. They are very beneficial, consuming not only rodents but also ticks found on the rodents, decreasing populations of these pests.