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Coluber constrictor
"Adult racers can typically vary from 50 to 152 cm (20 to 60 in) depending on species, but a record-sized specimen measured 185.4 cm (73.0 in) in length. A typical adult specimen will weigh around 556 g (1.23 lb), with little size difference between the sexes. Their patterns vary widely between subspecies. Most are solid colored as their common names imply, black racers, brown racers, blue racers or green racers. Runner is sometimes used instead of racer in their common name. All subspecies have a lighter colored underbelly: white, a light tan or yellow in color. Juveniles are more strikingly patterned, with a middorsal row of dark blotches on geed a light ground color. The tail is unpatterned. As they grow older, the dorsum darkens, and the juvenile pattern gradually disappears."
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Had to upload something for snake week. :) Should I crop?
Spotted on Sep 17, 2010
Submitted on Sep 18, 2012
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