Coluber constrictor priapus
The southern black racer s one of the more common subspecies of nonvenomous Coluber constrictor snakes in the Southeastern United States. black racer is a predator that relies on lizards, insects, moles, birds, eggs, small snakes, rodents, and frogs. Despite its specific name constrictor. Man remains the biggest enemy of black racers. Many are killed on highways and others are intentionally killed out of fear. this one was taken in my yard. He just wanted out of the rain.
''Coluber constrictor priapus'', commonly known as the southern black racer, is one of the more common subspecies of nonvenomous Coluber constrictor snakes in the Southeastern United States. The name ''priapus'' refers to the proximal spines of the hemipenes being much enlarged into basal hooks, which is characteristic of this subspecies. These snakes are quite active during the day, which increases the chance of sightings. They will eat almost any animal they can overpower, including, rodents,.. more
