Black racer snakes are known to be fast, with some reaching speeds of 8-10 mph, which is a pretty good clip, especially for a snake. They are also large snakes with an average length of 3-5 feet.

As far as thrilling weeks for wildlife biologists go, Molly Parren is having a pretty good run. Parren was tracking wood turtles last month in Addison County and took a photo that ultimately — and ...

Luke Groff, a herpetologist at the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department, holds a black racer snake that was found in southern Windham County. As far as wildlife biologists go, Molly Parren has had a ...

It is reported that the longest black racer ever found was 73 inches long, or about 6.08 feet, a true giant in its race. The information has been provided by the Virginia Herpetological Society, which ...

Baby black racer snakes are making their statement in the Southwest Florida area as millions are beginning to hatch. The tiny reptiles can appear in parks, driveways, and backyards; however, experts ...

A wild Florida snake became part of a gory Halloween scene Saturday when it found itself tangled in a decorative spider web. A Miami Shores resident discovered the Florida black racer snake wrapped up ...

The North American racer is one of Ohio's fastest and most aggressive snakes. While not venomous, racers can inflict a painful bite if they feel threatened. The species is divided into the black racer ...