Appearance
The Speckled Racer is typically black in color with distinctive yellow and blue spotting, one light-colored spot on each scale, which gives the snake an overall greenish hue. The labials are yellow, with black sutures. The underside is typically yellow to green. They average 30-40 in. in length, record 50 in. .
Naming
There are four recognized subspecies of ''D. margaritiferus'':⤷ ''Drymobius margaritiferus margaritiferus''
⤷ ''Drymobius margaritiferus fistulosus''
⤷ ''Drymobius margaritiferus occidentalis''
⤷ ''Drymobius margaritiferus maydis''
Status
The Speckled Racer is considered to be a threatened species in the US state of Texas.Behavior
Speckled Racers are fast moving, nervous snakes which do not often hesitate to bite if handled. They are typically found in densely vegetated habitats near permanent water sources. They will consume a wide variety of prey, but primarily feed on frogs and toads. They are oviparous, laying up to 8 eggs at any time in the spring or summer months. The eggs incubate for approximately two months before hatching. Hatchlings are approximately 6 in in length and reach maturity in 2-3 years.References:
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