"We thank the reptile specialists at the Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium for identifying the Frick Park snake as a Black Rat Snake." "While not commonly seen in the park, this harmless species of ...

The black rat snake goes by many names, including the black chicken snake, black Coluber, black pilot snake, and the eastern ...

Step aside, pizza rat! There's a new animal going viral for their subway antics now. Video of a gigantic black snake slithering across a New York City subway platform was posted on Twitter ...

The milk snake is harmless. The largest species in New York is the black rat snake, reaching lengths of eight feet! These largely black-colored snakes are found primarily along cliffs and rocky slopes ...

Some nonvenomous snakes, such as rat snakes, can mimic the triangular shape of venomous snakes by flattening their heads when threatened (to avoid becoming the prey of another animal). Look for its ...

Not every creature is built for peak survival. While some animals have evolved to sprint, soar, or blend into their surroundings, others have developed unusual traits that seem to defy practicality.