Wild black snake sighted

Just saw this guy next to my chicken coop. Thought I'd snap a couple of pics and share. Thankfully my pen is snake proof so no worries there.
Also he is not dead even if he looks it. He just froze when he saw me hoping I wouldn't notice him. Five minutes later I went back and he was nowhere in sight.
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It's hard for a black rat snake to resist the sweet smell of chickens & their eggs. :cool: It's like a fast food establishment for us, lol.

It's beautiful!

Kinda looks like he's hunting that hole.

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Originally Posted by KMG

It's beautiful!

Kinda looks like he's hunting that hole.

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Maybe he's hoping to tunnel his way in? :D

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Originally Posted by KMG

It's beautiful!

Kinda looks like he's hunting that hole.

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Could be we do have some mice also.


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Originally Posted by Bogertophis

Maybe he's hoping to tunnel his way in? :D

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Maybe lol


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Were you not tempted to keep it .. looked gorgeous ?


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Originally Posted by Zincubus

Were you not tempted to keep it .. looked gorgeous ?


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I hope not! Wild snakes, & especially adults, do not belong in captivity. Look, photograph, admire, & if you have to own one, please find a captive-bred one.

You interrupted him in mid-slither, lol.

I am in the UK. Only 3 small snakes here :(
My little brother is in the USA though, he sometimes has rat snakes in his barn. I am so jealous of you guys for that.
What fun you must have