Recent content by R L tyler

we have a photo of one of these in use.. have been trying to date the photo. it looks like between 1900=1910

no, rat snakes are not poisonous.. he probably went into a 'strike mode' to scare you cause you probably gave him a bigger scare :) -- they eat rats. LOTS of rats ----unfortunately they eat eggs & chicks too...

relocation is a win/win - the person is safer/ happier and snake can keep on eating rats/rodents :)"

i would think they (the snakes) are more after the eggs and warmth than a chicken (well maybe a chick or two) -- the chickens are probably not overly happy being near a snake den just on general purposes BUT i would still rather have the snakes to RATS (yecch) or mice - they do FAR more...

telling the difference isnt really all that hard.. primarily you are looking at their head and markings. its SAFER for you to Know the difference. this may be of help http://maryeaudet.hubpages.com/hub/Rat-Snake-or-Copperhead--How-To-Tell-the-Difference Personally i Never advocate killing a...