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Coluber Constrictor

Coluber Constrictors are found in North and Central America. They have 11 subspecies, collectively termed as the eastern racers.

Length	50 to 152 cm (20 to 60 in) (varies between subspecies)
Coloration	In varying solid colors from which the subspecies get their respective names (liketan racers, blue racers, green racers, black racers, brown racers)
Distribution	Throughout USA, extending to Canada to the north, and Mexico, Guatemala and Belize to the south
Habitat	Prefers places close to water bodies, but also found in bushes, roadsides, swamps, trash piles, and suburb
Diet	Mostly rodents
Venom Fact	Nonvenomous
Breeding Season	April to early June (spring)
Clutch Size	3 to 30 eggs
Mode of Reproduction	Oviparous (egg laying)
IUCN Conservation Status	Least Concern