Named for its presence in Florida’s Everglades National Park, the Everglades rat snake suns itself by day and hunts for prey at night. Often found up in a tree, it is an excellent climber. It is also a skilled swimmer, slipping into the water when alarmed to escape danger.
Everglades Rat Snake
Elaphe obsoleta rossalleni
Fact File
Where to see them: Otto M. Budig Manatee Springs
Length: 3 to 6 ft
Venomous: Non-venomous
Habitat: Woodland, wetland, and grassland
Diet: Rodents, lizards, frogs, birds, eggs, and invertebratesVideo
Regulating Rats: The Everglades rat snake is beneficial to the environment as it helps control rats.
