(WAND) - Dimitri, a Russian Rat Snake, from the Scovill Zoo visited the WAND news studio on July 16. July 16 is National Snake Day. Dimitri is 8 years old. They can live in human care for 15-20 years.
Gray rat snakes, commonly called chicken snakes, are non-venomous and known for their climbing ability due to their unique body shape. They climb trees to hunt birds, eggs and squirrels, and to bask ...