The Eastern Yellow-bellied Racer is a slender, fast-moving snake with a distinctive yellow belly. It is extremely alert and flees at high speed when approached. An important predator of other reptiles, amphibians, and rodents.
Habitat
Prairies, open woodlands, and shrublands in the central U.S.
Diet
Lizards, frogs, small rodents, and birds
How common
Common
Best time to see a Eastern Yellow-bellied Racer
The best time to see a Eastern Yellow-bellied Racer is April–July, when about 65% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 3,621 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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