Eastern Coachwhip: Masticophis flagellum flagellum
Appearance:
Eastern coachwhips can grow to an average of 4-6 feet in
length. They are usually black on the head and neck with the
color fading to tan at the tail. They have very slender
bodies and large heads with round pupils. Some coachwhips
lack the black color on the head and are uniformly tan or cream in
color.
They can be distinguished from black racers, which are bluish
black from head to tail.
Habitat:
Eastern coachwhips are found throughout Florida except for the
Keys, primarily in flatwoods, sandhill, scrub, and beach dune
habitats.
Behavior:
Coachwhips can move extremely fast and are harmless and
nonvenomous.
Additional Information:
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