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Southern black racer

Coluber constrictor priapus

Photo by KarenL
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36.2081, -86.2905

Field Notes

Description:

3' long black racer with a deformity on its left upper jaw.

Habitat:

Forest edge

Notes:

My first spotting of this species

Reference Links:

Coluber constrictor priapus

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Comments (27)
KarenL
Thanks rams4d! Env, yes very possibly this is scar tissue. Lisa examined the snake said it didn't appear to be a fungal infection.
KarenL
Thanks Emily! He wasn't the easier subject as he was continually moving & very tough to focus on!
Atul
Wow ...Awesome :)
KarenL
franco1, it was about 3' long!
KarenL
It's actually a curious look Adarsha - snakes "taste" the air with their tongues, so he was smelling me & also checking out his reflection in my lens!
KarenL
Thanks Joshua & Kathleen!
Josh Asel
Sry, but holy crap that last shot is fantastic!
AshleyT
Beautiful series Karen! This species is still on my list :)
KarenL
Thank you sofit & Rieko!
KarenL
Thank you Antonio & Noel!
AntónioGinjaGinja
Very nice finding Karen,great series,first photo is awesome,congrats and thanks for sharing

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PublishedApril 23, 2013

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