Is Rat Snake Poisonous?

In general rat snakes are not venomous, and they should be known for being non-venomous. However, studies (Fry et al. 20031) show that a few rat snakes, such as the asian rat snake (Elaphe radiata), are slightly venomous. This is just an evidence of the early origin of venom in snake lineages. read more

Rat snakes (or ratsnakes) are members – along with kingsnakes, milk snakes, vine snakes and indigo snakes – of the subfamily Colubrinae of the family Colubridae. They are medium to large constrictors and are found throughout much of the Northern Hemisphere. read more

No. Rat Snakes are non-venomous and harmless. They are actually a useful snake as they prey on gerbils and rats that destroy crops or raid places of food storage. But if you provoke it, it will bite and it will hurt. read more