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Yellowbelly Racer

Coluber constrictor flaviventris

Photo by Brett
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47.0132, -103.551

Field Notes

Habitat:

Found this snake warming itself in the sun high up on a plateau.

Species ID Suggestions

Yellowbelly Racer

Coluber constrictor flaviventris

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Comments (1)
Cameron Young-CSC Snake
Nice find! This snake is a juvenile Eastern Yellow-bellied Racer (Coluber constrictor flaviventris) and not a bullsnake. When juveniles, racers are boldly patterned like this one but will lose their pattern entirely in 2-3 years.

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PublishedJune 4, 2013

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