Black and brown are probably the most common colors that a snake could have, especially in the U.S. Thankfully, adding the ...

The black rat and black racer snakes are solid black adults. The grown dekay snake, though it is small, has a pattern that can look similar to a copperhead. The lesson: Identifying snakes isn’t ...

Black racers are perhaps the most familiar and recognizable snake species in Central Florida. They are known for their solid black body color, and for being unusually fast among snakes.

A fast-moving, solid black snake with a white chin is usually an adult black racer. On the other hand, even experienced naturalists often misidentify baby racers because they do not look at all like ...

Labor Day and St. Patrick’s Day have an environmental aspect in common. Each one represents a seasonal guidepost of increased snake activity. Many U.S. snakes emerge from winter dormancy in ...