When annoyed, it may rapidly vibrate its tail in the leaf litter, producing a buzzing sound. Its bite is harmless, but its needle-sharp teeth can cause bleeding. However, when cornered, its only defense is to strike. ![]() When discovered, the racer will usually flee for shelter, relying on its speed and agility to avoid capture. ![]() Like other racers, it is fast moving and can climb and swim well. Phillips Description: Adult long (up to 150 cm TL) and slender with shiny, uniformly blue, blue-green, or black back. Juveniles: Upon hatching, juveniles have a dorsal pattern of dark-gray to reddish-brown blotches (ave. One significant feature of the young Black Racers is that they do have larger eyes than other juvenile snakes, probably because the species is much more reliant. It inhabits both rural and urban habitats and is frequently seen in residential areas during the daytime. Juvenile North American racer, Perry County, Illinois. Racers are one of the snakes most likely to be seen by Floridians. Harmless (Non-Venomous), though they will readily bite to defend themselves. They are usually not far from an area of cover to hide in.-Wikipedia) Notes: ![]() Most racers prefer open, grassland type habitat where their keen eyesight and speed can be readily used, but they are also found in light forest and even semi-arid regions. It spends most of its time on the ground, but it's a good tree climber and may be found in shrubs and trees where the calls of birds draw attention to it. (Frequently near water but also in brush, trash piles, roadsides, swamps, suburbia it is the most common snake in residential neighborhoods in Florida. Spotted this snake perched in a Southern Red Cedar. Juvenile color is gray with distinct reddish-brown blotches fading into a solid-colored tail. Adults typically have a dark brown or black head, neck, and anterior (front) part of the body, which changes to light tan posteriorly.
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