The eastern rat snake (Pantherophis alleghaniensis) is a serpent of many names, including black rat snake and chicken snake. The nickname "chicken snake" comes from its habit of raiding chicken ...
The Aesculapian snake can grow up to 6ft (1.8m) but the largest spotted here has been about 4ft 11in (1.5m). The rat-eating reptiles are near Mochdre, Conwy county. They are yet to cross the A55 ...