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  1. Eastern racer
    Eastern racerSpecies of reptile
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  2. Florida Museum
    https://www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/florida-snake-id/snake/north-american-racer

    North American Racer – Florida Snake ID Guide

    • Learn about the North American Racer, a non-venomous snake that is common and widespread in Florida. See photos, description, habitat, diet, reproduction, and comparison with other species.… See more

    Basic Description

    Most adult North American Racers are about 20-56 inches (50-142 cm) in total length. This is a long and slender snake with large and prominent eyes. Adults are black or blu… See more

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    Assessment of Risk to People and Pets

    Non-Venomous.North American racers are not dangerous to people or pets, but they will readily … See more

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    Comparison with Other Species

    Eastern Indigo Snake (Drymarchon couperi) Non-venomous Eastern Coachwhip (Masticophis flagellum) Non-venomous Eastern Ratsnake (Pantherophis alleghanien… See more

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    DomainEukaryota
    KingdomAnimalia
    PhylumChordata
    ClassReptilia
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  1. Coluber constrictor
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    The eastern racer, or North American racer (Coluber constrictor), is a species of nonvenomous snake in the family Colubridae. The species is endemic to North America and Central America.

    Eastern racer - Wikipedia

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    The North American racer (Coluber constrictor) is a non-venomous snake that is native to North America. It has an extensive geographic range that extends from southern Canada south throughout most of the United States, parts of Mexico and into Guatemala and Belize.

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    Are racer snakes endemic?
    The species is endemic to North America and Central America. What do racer snakes eat? Racer snakes eat a wide variety of small animals and insects. These include small rodents, frogs, birds, other snakes, and bird eggs. The snake uses its great climbing skills to hunt small birds in trees and forage for eggs and baby birds in nests.

    Racer Snake - A-Z Animals

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    What is a Red Racer Snake?
    The red racer snake, also called the coachwhip, is a closely-related snake not in the same genus as the 11 eastern racers. Instead of being in the genus Coluber and family Colubridae, the red racer is in the genus Masticophis of the family Colubridae. This swiftly-moving snake shares many characteristics with the eastern racer snakes.

    Racer Snake - A-Z Animals

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    How many subspecies of racer snakes are there?
    Racer snakes are one of the most commonly seen snakes. There are 11 subspecies of racer snakes. The collective species, under the scientific name Coluber constrictor, are commonly called eastern racers. Together, all of these 11 subspecies make up the genus Coluber. The 11 Coluber constrictor subspecies include:

    Racer Snake - A-Z Animals

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    Are racer snakes aggressive?
    Out of fear and when feeling threatened, racer snakes can seem aggressive. When cornered, the snake will vibrate its tail and lash out in a series of quick bites. It does not have fangs and is non-venomous, so the snake is usually not able to cause real harm with these actions. It actually prefers to rapidly flee at speeds up to 3.5mph.

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    Are racer snakes endangered?
    Racer snakes belong to the family Colibrudae and class Reptilia in the order Squamata. The population and conservation status of each of the 11 racer snake subspecies vary. The conservation status for the snake species overall is listed as “ Least Concern ” and “Stable” as of 2012 by the IUCN Red List of Endangered Species.

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    Are Racers venomous?
    racer, any of several large, swift nonvenomous snakes belonging to the family Colubridae. Racers of North America belong to a single species, Coluber constrictor, and several species of the genus Elaphe in Southeast Asia are called racers.

    Racer | Fast, Agile & Venomous | Britannica - Encyclopedia Britannica

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  3. Wikipedia
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eastern_Racer

    Eastern racer - Wikipedia

  4. thesnakeguide.com
    https://thesnakeguide.com/eastern-racer

    Eastern Racer Facts, Description, Diet, and Pictures - The Snake …

  5. Britannica
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    Racer | Fast, Agile & Venomous | Britannica

    Racer snake is a fast and agile nonvenomous snake that belongs to the family Colubridae. It has several subspecies in North America, such as blue racer and black snake, and can reach up to 1.8 metres in length.

  6. Amphibians and Reptiles of South Dakota
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  8. Colorado Parks and Wildlife
    https://cpw.state.co.us/species/north-american-racer

    North American Racer - Colorado Parks and Wildlife

  9. Illinois Department of Natural Resources
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    North American racer - Illinois Department of Natural Resources

  10. Minnesota DNR
    https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/rsg/profile.…

    Coluber constrictor : North American Racer

    Learn about the North American racer, a medium-sized snake with smooth scales and a blotched pattern, found in southern Minnesota. Find out its habitat preferences, life history, threats, and conservation efforts by the Minnesota …

  11. AZ Animals
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    Racer Snake - A-Z Animals

    May 27, 2024 · Learn about the racer snake, a non-venomous species of 11 subspecies found in North America and Central America. Find out how to identify, where to see, and what to do if you encounter this fast and agile snake.

  12. The Canadian Encyclopedia
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    North American Racer - The Canadian Encyclopedia

    Mar 10, 2023 · The North American racer (Coluber constrictor) is a non-venomous snake that is native to North America. It has an extensive geographic range that extends from southern Canada south throughout most of the United …