University of Nebraska
University of Nebraska: Black Rat Snake
Similar to the Fox Snake, the young Black Rat Snake kills by constriction. This site by the University of Nebraska includes description, habitat, diet, and size of the Black Rat Snake.
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PBS
Pbs Mathline: Snake Patterns Lesson Plan [Pdf]
Determine the rule for the number of black vs. red rings on a snake. Printable lesson.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian National Zoo: Reptile Recovery Center
This website presents fact sheets about numerous reptiles. Choose from a pull-down list between snakes, lizards, crocodilians, and turtles. The fact sheets contain information such as taxonomy, distribution and habitat, eating habits,...
Curated OER
University of Nebraska: Black Rat Snake
Similar to the Fox Snake, the young Black Rat Snake kills by constriction. This site by the University of Nebraska includes description, habitat, diet, and size of the Black Rat Snake.
Other
Kingsnake.com: Ratsnake
Kingsnake.com discusses the Ratsnake and each of its five subspecies. Select the Texas Ratsnake, Black Ratsnake, Yellow Ratsnake, Everglades Ratsnake, or the Grey Ratsnake to find additional information. Photo included.
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Eternal Egypt: Statue of a Snake on a Standard
This statue representing a snake deity was once in a shrine of black-varnished wood. It shows Qebhut, the goddess of freshness and daughter of Anubis.
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Eternal Egypt: Black Varnished Wood Shrine
The black varnished wood shrine has a convex roof that slopes away toward the back to resemble the Predynastic temples of southern Egypt. It originally contained two snake statues on a standard.
Nature Canada
Nature Canada: Species Spotlight: Gray Ratsnake
A fact sheet giving information about the endangered gray ratsnake, which is also called the eastern or black ratsnake. This snake is the largest one found in Canada, growing up to 190 cm long.
Canadian Museum of Nature
Canadian Museum of Nature: Gray Ratsnake
Previously known as black ratsnakes, the gray ratsnake is one of the largest snakes found in Canada. Described are its characteristics, young and food.
Curated OER
Kingsnake.com: Ratsnake
Kingsnake.com discusses the Ratsnake and each of its five subspecies. Select the Texas Ratsnake, Black Ratsnake, Yellow Ratsnake, Everglades Ratsnake, or the Grey Ratsnake to find additional information. Photo included.
Environmental Education for Kids
Eek!: Species With Status: Special Concern
Species of special concern are species for whom some issue is suspected, either in abundance or distribution, but not yet proven. Its main purpose is to bring attention to species of concern before they become threatened or endangered....
US Environmental Protection Agency
Epa: Endangered Species: Save Our Species Coloring Book
Use this site to create your own picture book of 21 endangered species. As you color each of the pages you can learn about each endangered animals.