Those squeamish photos show a burly, 4-foot-long eastern indigo snake that had eaten not just one, but two other snakes – a young rat snake and a juvenile eastern diamond-backed rattlesnake.

Susan Storey takes her border terrier, Flavia, down a rat-infested alley. Another member of the Ratscallions holds up a fresh kill. (Jabin Botsford/The Washington Post) The Ratscallions hunt on ...

Among reptile enthusiasts, the corn snake (Pantherophis guttatus ... In its absence, living rat snakes use constriction to ...

Burmese pythons were first discovered in the Sunshine state in the late 1970s and pose a threat to Florida’s ecology by outcompeting native snake species, and eating endangered Key Largo wood rats.

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 ...

which may be exacerbating snake-related conflicts. "Solid waste attracts wild animals and serves as a breeding ground for rats and rodents, which in turn attract snakes," Sinha said. To deal with ...

The green rat snake is also different from other known ... Rat snakes are non-venomous and instead kill their prey by constricting them, according to Britannica. As their name suggests, they ...

Snakes require specific care and commitment, making them suitable only for dedicated owners. Popular pet snake families ...