Black Snake Hat

Black racers, also known as North American racers, are a group of closely related subspecies that are similar in appearance and range across the eastern half of the US. The southern black racer, along with several other subspecies of racers, is the true black snake of the southeastern US. These snakes are long and slender; the largest reaching up to six feet. They have smooth scales and range from jet black to dark gray on their backs and bellies, with chins and throats that are lighter or white in color. Racers are habitat generalists and can be found in nearly any habitat in the Southeast. However, they are most abundant in edge habitats such as forest edges, old fields, and wetland edges. They are also often found in moderately distur...