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
Best time to see a Striped Racer
The best time to see a Striped Racer is April–July, when about 62% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 3,063 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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