Snake help

[bloodstick]

My wife sent me a pic of a long snake in the yard this morning. I have seen these around before but cant positively ID it by looking online. I think its one of the different species of Racers, not sure.

Its solid black up front, and starts to get yellow speckle in the back.
Even looks like he just had a meal. You can see the bulge behind his head a little ways back. I think she did the right thing and let him go about its business.









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[Eastonoutdoors]

Non poisonous just took care of a mouse out of your yard.

[bloodstick]

Snake help

Non poisonous just took care of a mouse out of your yard.

I knew it wasn’t venomous by shape of its head and large round pupils,
but was more curious about the specific species.


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[salth2o]

Eastern Coachwhip I think.

[kruppa24]

In for the answer

[Slow&Steady]

Coachwhip

https://srelherp.uga.edu/snakes/masfla.htm

[DTH]

Coachwhip, I think some people call them indigo’s as well.

[hboy35]

Texas Indigo

these are great to have around. My guess is a Texas Indigo.

[TXHUNT3R]

Coachwhip

https://srelherp.uga.edu/snakes/masfla.htm

Yep, this has my vote, cool snake!

[TXHUNT3R]

I know it is not one, but the body reminds me of a Blue Racer. I had one in my yard but didn't have my phone with me. Super pretty snake.

[bloodstick]

Coachwhip

https://srelherp.uga.edu/snakes/masfla.htm

Thank you sir.
I just googled it and the pic that came up is identical as well as the description of the markings and surroundings.
Pretty neat snake. Even with a full belly, he was FAST. Turns out these are the longest and fastest snakes in our region.
This particular snake was pushing 6 1/2 feet.


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[okrattler]

Eastern Coachwhip I think.

You got it.

[Smokeater]

Can I get an Amen! Finally and non rat snake i.d. thread!lol I kid!

Our coachwhips around here are more of a beige color(unless I'm thinking about the wrong critter. Isn't that what we called prairie runners?

[bloodstick]

Can I get an Amen! Finally and non rat snake i.d. thread!lol I kid!

Our coachwhips around here are more of a beige color(unless I'm thinking about the wrong critter. Isn't that what we called prairie runners?

From the link SlowandSteady posted, it says they can vary in color from solid black all the way to sandy color and do look different at a young age.



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[Smokeater]

Gotcha, thanks! I had one in my water meter box and he was a bit irritable when I tried to get him out!lol Had to use a stick cuz when I was reaching down in there he struck at me. Skeert the chit outta me. Those jokers are fast too!