Species Reptiles & AmphibiansEastern Yellow-bellied Racer

Eastern Yellow-bellied Racer

Coluber constrictor flaviventris

CommonReptile & Amphibian
Illustration of Eastern Yellow-bellied Racer (Coluber constrictor flaviventris)

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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