Eastern Coachwhip
Masticophis flagellum
Description
How to Identify
Very long, slender, fast snake that is often dark near the head and gradually becomes tan toward the tail.
Size
Usually 42-72 inches.
Diet
Lizards, snakes, birds, rodents, insects, and other prey it can overpower.
Habitat
Open pine woods, Sandhills, fields, and scrubby dry habitats.
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Location
Where it is found
Uncommon and restricted mainly to the Sandhills and Coastal Plain.