Black Racer
Black Racer ~ Coluber constrictor
Genus: Coluber
Species: constrictor
Adult body length: 30 – 60 inches
Body length at birth: 8 – 13 inches
Breeding period: April – May
Young per year: 8 – 12 young per year
Typical foods: small mammals, birds, frogs, lizards, other snakes, and large insects
Habitat: has a variety of habitats, from woodlands, prairies, pastures and farmlands, and pines
Can be found: from Ontario west to Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, New Mexico, and Texas
Short description: non-venomous, medium headed, rounded head, slender, rounded scales, rounded pupils
General description:
The Black Racer is a completely black snake with
a little white or yellow marking under the chin. It
has a light colored belly. It is anon-venomous snake
that can give a very painful bite. It got its name for
being an extremely fast moving snake. It is an excellent
climber but spends most of its time on the ground. When
threatened, it normally will flee into thick brush, but will
often stand its ground.
May 09 2007 08:51 pm
