The eastern racer, or North American racer (Coluber constrictor), is a species of nonvenomous snake in the subfamily Colubrinae of the family Colubridae. The species is native to North …

Racer, any of several large, swift nonvenomous snakes belonging to the family Colubridae. Racers of North America belong to a single species, Coluber constrictor, and several species …

May 27, 2024 · There are 11 subspecies of racer snakes in North America and Central America, each varying in adult colors and juvenile snake patterns. They are great tree climbers and …

Apr 25, 2024 · The eastern racer or North American racer is a highly active, fast-moving, and diurnal colubrid endemic to Central and North America. Equipped with excellent vision, the …

Mar 21, 2022 · North American Racers are one of the snakes most commonly seen by Floridians. These snakes inhabit both rural and urban habitats and are frequently seen in residential …

Oct 24, 2024 · These snakes come in various colors depending on the region — some are blue, others black or greenish, but all share the same speedy, slender bodies. The North American …

Individuals are non-venomous. It is primarily a ground-dwelling snake but will climb into bushes and trees in pursuit of prey. When alarmed, individuals will vibrate their tail, and if captured, …

Racer Snakes Profile It wouldn’t be much of a race if there were only one contender, so it’s highly appropriate that racer snakes are not a single species of snake, nor even a single genus! …

All about the Black Racer Snake - characteristics, life expectancy, distribution, behavior, diet, predators, interesting facts, and much more.

See the Key to Snakes of Illinois for help with identification. Subspecies: Eleven subspecies are currently recognized, but only two, Blue Racer, C. c. foxii (Baird & Girard, 1853); Southern …