Snakes
Common Coachwhip
Masticophis flagellum
Across the regions where it's common, the Common Coachwhip peaks from April to September.
Shows up in 19 ecoregions and 13 states
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Snakes
Common Coachwhip
Masticophis flagellum
Description
Masticophis flagellum is a species of nonvenomous colubrid snake, commonly referred to as the coachwhip, whip snake or the red racer. M. f. testaceus is typically a shade of light brown with darker brown flecking, but in the western area of Texas, where the soil color is a shade of pink, the coachwhips are also pink in color.Wikipedia ↗
Habitat
Coachwhips range throughout the southern United States from coast to coast. Coachwhips have one of the largest home ranges of any snake, with some being reported to range across and up to 56 hectares.Wikipedia ↗
When it's active
Male coachwhip snakes seek out a breeding partner and initiate courting behaviors that instigate copulation. Females are polyandrous, breeding with several males during the breeding interval.Animal Diversity Web ↗
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 Common Coachwhip
When is the Common Coachwhip most active?
Across the regions where it's common, the Common Coachwhip peaks from April to September.
Where does the Common Coachwhip live?
It has enough records to show in 19 ecoregions and 13 states, including Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, and California.