![]() ![]() Many people confuse the racer snake with the highly poisonous and sometimes deadly cottonmouth due to its coloring. They are quick, agile, and excellent climbers that stay active throughout the day. ![]() In its confusion, it may accidentally dart right toward you! This is why it has the name “racer snake,” because it seems to chase people and animals that cross its path. If it does not bite, you are more likely to see the racer snake rapidly scurrying away at speeds of up to 3.5 miles per hour. When cornered, it vibrates its tail and strikes out multiple times. Then it swallows the subdued prey alive.Īlthough it does not inject venom and is not poisonous as a result, the racer snake often bites humans out of perceived threat. Their scientific name is “ Coluber constrictor,” not because the snake constricts its prey to kill it, but because it will lie on top of the prey and press down on it with its body. The racer snake, also called the Eastern racer snake, is a non-venomous species of 11 subspecies found in North America and Central America, from southern Canada to Guatemala. “These great tree climbers are named ‘racers’ because of their ability to dart away from danger at up to 3.5 miles per hour!”
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