Texas Rat Snake
Snakes

Texas Rat Snake

Pantherophis obsoletus

Habitat

Forests, farmlands, and urban areas

Range

Central and Southern United States

Adult Size

4-6 ft (1.2-1.8 m)

Diet

Rodents, birds, eggs

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Conservation status:Least Concern

Seasonal Feeding Schedule

Feeding guidance aligned to the species' native seasons โ€” origin: Northern Hemisphere.

Months shown for the Northern Hemisphere โ€” matches native range.

Spring
Mar โ€“ May

Feed every 7-10 days

Summer
Jun โ€“ Aug

Feed every 7 days

Autumn
Sep โ€“ Nov

Reduce to every 10-14 days

Winter
Dec โ€“ Feb

Brumation; reduce or pause