Most rat snakes are excellent climbers. They are widely distributed east of the Mississippi and very common. They’re also harmless, beneficial pest control, and usually quite docile.
Yep! My sister had one fall onto the sidewalk of the (exterior) front entryway to her house. Do you think it scored a big meal and somewhat unintentionally fell, or did it not find any food and just took a shortcut down?
Tough to say! I’ve had them fall from the rafters of barns near me while giving a rat a firm hug. He could have lost his hold trying to strike something. :)
For some reason when she mentioned it I was picturing something like when a human rolls off the top bunk in their sleep, but your ideas make a whole lot more sense
They usually rest in holes and under things, so my guess would be that he was actively hunting or looking for a mate when he fell. They’re kind of known for getting themselves into predicaments while they’re out and about. :)
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u/nbd789 Jul 25 '22
Texas (that I know of) also has climbing snakes and I just don’t understand WHY y’all do this to yourselves