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Southern black racer

Coluber constrictor priapus

Description:

Medium sized, slender, and black. If startled, it will attempt to escape at a relatively high speed. Once captured, will strike repeatedly.

Habitat:

Common in suburban areas. Normally found basking in the sun in a field of grass.

Notes:

Bit me in the thumb.

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1 Comment

earlgrey215
earlgrey215 3 years ago

Ouch! I've never heard of one biting. What's the bite like?

Harvester
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Harvester

Fern Park, Florida, United States

Spotted on Jun 2, 2014
Submitted on Jun 15, 2014

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