Black rat snakes can grow to more than five feet long and are often found in garages, sheds or climbing through rafters. Despite their size, they are non-venomous and beneficial for rodent control.

The Virginia Herpetological Society lists the record central rat snake record in the state at 79.8 inches. That’s about 7 feet 7.8 inches.

Virginia is home to three of these types, with the coral snake being the only one not found in the state. According to the CDC, 7,000 to 8,000 people are bitten by snakes each year, and about 5 of ...

The Virginia Herpetological Society lists the record central rat snake record in the state at 79.8 inches. That’s about 7 feet 7.8 inches.