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Southern Black Racer?

Coluber constrictor

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Field Notes

Notes:

There's more than one subspecies.
In picture #3, is it smelling for prey?

Species ID Suggestions

Southern Black Racer

Coluber constrictor priapus

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James McNair
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Comments (7)
AshleyT
These guys seem to be incredibly common in Florida, so I'm sure you will see more of them!
sandytrailslvr
Your Highness, :) Yeah, I kind of thought that it was just moving around. Nice. Thank you.
AshleyT
I like to think there is more to me than just snakes! Haha. Yes, it's the southern black racer. In the last photo he is smelling, but not necessarily for prey. They constantly tongue flick to just figure out what is going on around them!
sandytrailslvr
Well, we can't help it if snakes like her like we all do, right James? :)
sandytrailslvr
Thanks, James. I'll let Ashley have the fun of making a suggestion too. :)
James McNair
Based on locale I would say it is a Southern. Nice shots dc

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Snakes of the Southeast U.S.
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Florida's Flora & Fauna
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Snakes of the United States - Center for Snake Conservation
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Scales and Slime of the Southeast
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Herpetofauna of Florida

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PublishedOctober 27, 2015

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