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Snakes
Yellowbelly racer - Coluber constrictor
Yellowbelly racer -
Coluber constrictor
23-50 inches total length
Found in open grassland
Active during day
Feed on any small animal
Interesting fact:
Racers are very fast moving, but will also attempt to distract a predator by thrashing about to draw attention to an area, then quietly and quickly crawl away.
Updated: 3/19/24