Alternate Name(s):

Racer

Venom Status:

Non Venomous

Characteristics:

Slender, alert, and active. This snake periscopes while hunting and attains a length of 5 to 6’. Very variable. Bluish to gray to greenish above and cream to bright yellow below. This species usually has 8 upper labial (lip) scales while the eastern yellow bellied racer has only 7. Smooth scales in 17 rows. Oviparous. The hatchlings are dark and have dark saddles and lateral spots.

Unique Features:

This slender, feisty, bluish racer has 8 upper labial scales. Consider the color possibilities and use rangemap

Habitat and Diet:

Grasslands, meadows, brushy openings, open pinelands, edge situations are all home to this widespread snake. Preys on small rodents, ground nesting birds, and lizards

Geographic Range:

AZ, CA, CO, ID, MT, NV, UT, NM, OR, WA,