Striped Racer

Masticophis taeniatus

The Striped Racer is a slender, fast snake of western North America named for its bold cream and dark lateral stripes. It actively hunts during the day, often climbing into shrubs. Highly alert and rarely captured.

Habitat

Sagebrush, chaparral, and rocky terrain in the Mountain West

Diet

Lizards, frogs, and small rodents

How common

Common

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