There's always some individual differences, and rat snakes are typically bigger & bolder than corn snakes, but when raised with gentle handling, all are great pets &
not inclined to bite. In fact, since they seem to see better than some other kinds of snakes, they don't make as many mistake-bites either...but again, that depends
on their owners too. (slow down a little & remember to signal using scent that it's you, and not incoming food) Rat/corn snakes hide far less than BPs & exhibit more curiosity about their surroundings.
Yes I'd agree .... back in the day I had a solid jet black ( with a pure white belly ) Rat snake who must have been nearly six foot and very gentle . He spent 90% of the time in branches or near the top of the viv