IThis is a harmless Black Rat Snake. Its scientific name is Pantherophis alleghaniensis. It is also known as a rat snake, eastern rat snake, black snake pilot snake, pilot black snake, chicken snake and many other common names. It is a nonvenomous constrictor. Check out my other Black Snake videos, see my reptile or black rat snake playlist for more on these snakes and ways they defend themself including striking, head butts, foul order and vibrating their tail like a rattle snake, how they can climb and everything you need to know about these snakes!