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Black racer

Coluber constrictor priapus

Photo by Mick G
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26.6587, -80.2414

Field Notes

Description:

Uncertain of length but a juvenile about 28-30 inches I length. Diameter of 1/2 to 3/4 inches. Overall tone of a black snake however with closer focus it is obvious that it is a snake that ranges in a predominant color of black to a grey with a white color under the jaw and red nose are. Brown eyes.

Habitat:

Transitional area of predominantly pine forest with a swampy wetland nearby.

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Coluber constrictor priapus

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Mick G
Thank you, @Selma. I did you too. Thought the fungi and mushrooms were interesting. I never kn0ow much about them so I will take more pictures now that I know someone who knows them.

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