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The Southern Black Racer (Coluber constrictor priapus) is one of the more common subspecies of snakes in the southeastern United States. These snakes are quite active during the day which increases the chance of sightings. They will eat almost any animal they can overpower, including, rodents, frogs, toads, and lizards. They have been known to charge at people in an attempt to frighten them and will usually retreat if challenged. This species does not generally tolerate handling, even after months in captivity, and will typically strike and flail wildly every time they are handled. These snakes are usually thin with a jet black dorsal side with a grey belly and white chin. They are quite fast, giving rise to the name "racer".
