2. Blue Racer (Coluber constrictor foxii) As its name suggests, this snake has a beautiful blue or bluish-gray coloration. Found in the Great Lakes region, these snakes prefer open habitats like ...

According to a University of Michigan study, snakes won the evolutionary jackpot, partly because of their speed. These stealthy ambush predators can really get moving when they need to chase down prey ...

The Coluber constrictor priapus, commonly known as the southern black racer, is a nonvenomous snake found primarily in the southeastern United States. Known for its smooth, jet-black scales ...

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A search is under way to find a boa constrictor snake believed to be "at large" in a suburb of Sydney, Australia. The skin of the 2.5m-long (8.2ft) snake was found at a building site in the town ...

The animals, which had all died, were found dumped at Green Lane, Waterston A 17ft boa constrictor has been found among 27 dead snakes and four chickens dumped in boxes, bin bags and pillowcases ...

Part of the Coluber constrictor family, they’re not constrictors despite their name. Instead, they use quick strikes to capture their meals. These snakes come in various colors depending on the ...

The Coluber constrictor priapus, commonly known as the southern black racer, is a nonvenomous snake found primarily in the southeastern United States. Known for its smooth, jet-black scales, the racer ...