"We thank the reptile specialists at the Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium for identifying the Frick Park snake as a Black Rat Snake." "While not commonly seen in the park, this harmless species of ...

The yellow rat snake has a mustard yellow body with thin brown or black stripes along its length. Occasionally it may also be green or orange instead of yellow. Yellow rat snakes are not very fast ...

Different species of rat snakes can have four black stripes running down their backs, especially the yellow rat snake.