The corn snake (Elaphe gutata gutata) is a nonvenomous snake that subdues its prey by constriction. It is found in the central and southeastern United States, and is sometimes called the red rat snake.

Stock photo: The corn snake (Elaphe gutata gutata) is a nonvenomous snake that subdues its prey by constriction. It is found in the central and southeastern United States, and is sometimes called the red rat snake. was taken by simmons48 .