North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Description: COMING SOON
Habitat:
Life History:
Range: Statewide
Additional Notes:
Behavior: When confronted, this snake may assume a strike stance and rapidly vibrate its tail. This species is a very good climber and our fastest snake known to reach speeds of 5-7 mph.
Subspecies Occurring in Tennessee: None
Distribution of the North American Racer in Tennessee
Map by Susan Marden, TWRA, GIS Lab