Snakes
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Across the regions where it's common, the North American Racer peaks from April to October.
Shows up in 38 ecoregions and 39 states
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Snakes
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Description
The eastern racer, or North American racer (Coluber constrictor), is a species of nonvenomous snake in the subfamily Colubrinae of the family Colubridae. Adult eastern racers can typically vary from 50 to 152 cm (20 to 60 in) in total length (tail included) depending on the subspecies, but a record-sized specimen measured 185.4 cm (73.0 in) in total length.Wikipedia ↗
Habitat
Coluber constrictor is found throughout much of the United States, on both sides of the Rocky Mountains, but it also ranges north into Canada and south into Mexico, Guatemala, and Belize. Most of the eastern racers prefer open, grassland-type habitats where their keen eyesight and speed can be readily used, but they are also found in light forest and even semiarid regions.Wikipedia ↗
When it's active
The eastern racers are fast-moving, highly active, diurnal snakes. In Coluber constrictor, mating takes place in the spring from April until early June.Wikipedia ↗
When and where it's active
Each row is its own calendar, counted from records in that area. Seasons shift by place.
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About the North American Racer
When is the North American Racer most active?
Across the regions where it's common, the North American Racer peaks from April to October.
Where does the North American Racer live?
It has enough records to show in 38 ecoregions and 39 states, including Alabama, Arkansas, California, and Colorado.