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These snakes are quite amazing to look at, with their shiny black scales and light-colored bellies. They can grow up to 8 feet long, which makes them the longest snake in North America. And don't worry, they're not dangerous; they are non-venomous, which means their bite won't hurt you.  \nSpeaking of bites, let's dive into what black rat  \nsnakes like to eat. These reptiles are carnivores, which mean they love to eat meat, especially small rodents like mice and rats. They are very good for farms because they keep the rodent population down. But that's not all they eat, they also like birds and their eggs, frogs, and even other snakes.  \nNow that you know what they eat, let's explore where these slithering creatures live. Black rat snakes are found in the eastern and central United States, from New England to Florida and as far west as Texas. They like wooded areas, fields, and farmland, and are good climbers, so you might even find them up a tree. When it gets too cold, they hibernate in dens, often with other snakes.  \nJust like us, black rat snakes go through different stages in their life. In the spring, female snakes lay 10 to 20 eggs in a hidden nest, and after about two months, the baby snakes hatch. These baby snakes have to take care of themselves right away, but they grow quickly and can live up to 30 years in the wild. So, you see, black rat snakes are fascinating creatures, not to be feared, but to be respected and appreciated.  \nSolve each problem.  \nUse the article to answer the question.  \n1) Why are black rat snakes good for farms?  \nA. Because they help pollinate plants  \nB. Because they scare away other pests  \nC. Because they keep the rodent population down  \nD. Because they are symbolic of good luck  \n2) How many eggs does a female black rat snake lay in a nest?  \nA. 10 to 20 eggs B. 1 to 5 eggs  \nC. 30 to 40 eggs D. 100 to 120 eggs  \n3) When do female black rat snakes lay their eggs?  \nA. In the fall B. In the summer C. In the spring D. In the winter  \n4) How long can black rat snakes live in the wild?  \nA. Up to 30 years B. Up to 20 years  \nC. Up to 10 years D. Up to 40 years  \n5) Are black rat snakes venomous?  \nA. Only baby snakes are venomous B. No, they are non-venomous  \nC. Yes, they are venomous D. Only adult snakes are venomous  \n6) Where can black rat snakes be found?  \nA. Eastern and central United States B. Africa  \nC. Western United States D. South America  \n7) How long does it take for black rat snake eggs to hatch?  \nA. One week B. Six months C. One year D. About two  \nmonths  \n8) How long can a black rat snake grow?  \nA. Up to 15 feet B. Up to 10 feet C. Up to 8 feet D. Up to 3 feet  \n9) What do black rat snakes do when it gets too cold?  \nA. They burrow into the ground B. They migrate to warmer regions  \nC. They hibernate in dens D. They stay active and seek warm  \nplaces  \n10) What do black rat snakes like to eat?  \nA. Only birds and their eggs B. They are herbivores, they only eat  \nplants  \nC. Small rodents like mice and rats D. Only other snakes  \n11) What color are black rat snakes?  \nA. Black B. Green C. Red D. Blue  \nDetermine if the statements is something the animal would say (W) or it it is not something the animal would say (N).  \n12) \"Height frightens me, you would never catch me climbing trees. \"  \n\n| \u003Cbr>Reading | [www.CommonCoreSheets.com Page 2 of 5](www.CommonCoreSheets.com Page 2 of 5) | 1-10\u003Cbr>11-20 | 98 | 96 | 94 | 92 | 90 | 88 | 87 | 85 | 83 | 81 |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n|  |  |  | 79 | 77 | 75 | 73 | 71 | 69 | 67 | 65 | 63 | 62 |\n\n13) \"We're the tiniest snakes you could find, rarely growing over a foot. \"  \n14) \"I like places with trees and fields for climbing. Sometimes, you might even find me up a tree!\"  \n15) \"My lunch menu isn't just limited to rodents, I also snack on birds, their eggs, frogs,","cbCainsr8sdG9Ko4","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCainsr8sdG9Ko4","pdf",138546,11,"English","# Comprehension Questions\n## Multiple-choice questions (1-11)\n## Statement W/N about what the animal would say (12-26)\n## Fact vs. opinion (27-36)\n## True vs. false (37 onward)","[{\"question\":\"Why are black rat snakes good for farms?\",\"answer\":\"They keep the rodent population down by eating small rodents like mice and rats.\"},{\"question\":\"How many eggs do female black rat snakes lay, and when do they lay them?\",\"answer\":\"Female black rat snakes lay 10 to 20 eggs in the spring.\"},{\"question\":\"Where do black rat snakes live, and what do they do in cold weather?\",\"answer\":\"They are found in the eastern and central United States and hibernate in dens when it gets too cold.\"}]","Black Rat Snakes - Reading and Question Practice | PDF",1790809020,28]