The Black Rat Snake is one of the largest and most common non-venomous species of snake in and around the park. They are constrictors, meaning that they use their muscular bodies to suffocate prey, and they are excellent climbers. They feed on a wide variety of small animals, including birds, mice, chipmunks, and of course....rats. They prefer to avoid people and will simply slither away if given the chance. One of our rangers moved this one out of the middle of a road where he was catching the