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Southern Black Racer

Coluber constrictor priapus

Photo by Jack Settle
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Description:

An adult black racer found on the side of the road at Snake Road. After holding it for a few minutes, it slithered up into this thin tree off the road.

Habitat:

Found at Snake Road, part of the Shawnee National Forest in southern Illinois.

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