Black Racer (Coluber constrictor)

Black Racer (Coluber constrictor)

Common and widespread in North Carolina, Black Racer is most likely to be confused with the Black Rat Snake, which is stouter, slower, and differs in facial features.

Craven Co., NC 8/27/06.

Black Racer (Coluber constrictor)

Dare Co., NC 11/7/08

Black Racer (Coluber constrictor)

Immature.

Pender Co., NC 4/19/09.

All photographs and text ©2013 by Will Cook unless otherwise noted.