05/22/2026
Rat snakes are incredibly good climbers. They use rough surfaces, corners, and even tiny gaps in brick or siding to work their way upward. Around Myrtle Beach, we commonly find them in attics, garages, and crawl spaces because they’re usually following one thing: rodents.
The good news is rat snakes are nonvenomous and actually help control rat and mouse populations outdoors. But when they end up inside the house, it’s usually a sign there may already be a rodent issue attracting them there in the first place.