Georgia Gardening: Is this snake a garter snake?, 1 by JanetS

JanetS wrote:
No Chris, they are not the same. Also, I know that the Rat Snake will bite you, and it is nasty though not poison! They also climb trees with great expertise! Isn't that a wonderful thought..lol I watched one go up my oak tree last year, and now when I am in the woods I also look UP for snakes..lol It seems to me that the Rat Snake is also "fatter" looking than the King Snake, but maybe it just isn't as long, I don't know for sure. I too have lot respect for them...not terrified, but give them the room they desire to get away...lol

Here is a good picture of the Rat Snake...