Speckled Racer
Found in both North and South American, the speckled racers are nonvenomous snakes with spectacular patterns on their bodies that often create visual paradox. They have 4 subspecies.
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Reptilia |
| Order | Squamata |
| Suborder | Serpentes |
| Family | Colubridae |
| Genus | Drymobius |
| Species | D. margaritiferus |
| Scientific Name | Drymobius margaritiferus |
| Other Names | Northern speckled racer |
| Length | Average 30-40 in. (76–102 cm) |
| Coloration | Bright yellow and tiny pearl-shaped spots on a glossy yellow base |
| Distribution | From the Lower Rio Grande Valley in Texas in the United States south to Colombia |
| Habitat | In dense vegetation close to permanent water sources |
| Diet | Mostly frogs and toads |
| Venom Fact | Nonvenomous |
| Clutch Size | Up to 8 eggs |
| Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous (egg laying) |
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Published on September 3rd 2017 by staff under Snakes. Article was last reviewed on 15th November 2019.
