Rhianna

The Black Racer [| Picture]

Names: Black Racer or Coluber Constrictor Constrictor Habitat: Mainly open grass land but also in light forest and they are always near a place to hide. Niche: Diet- insects, rodents, lizards, other snakes, birds, and amphibians. They are preyed upon by birds of prey, larger snakes, and even larger snakes of the same species. Size- They get up to 60 inches long and are slender. Reproduction- They start to mate at 2 years in the spring between April and June and can lay from 3 to 30 eggs. Living Habits- they are active during the day. If approached by something they quickly slither away giving them the name "racer". If captured or cornered they will bite. They do not constrict their prey, they tend to consume their prey alive. Endangered/ threatened: In many states the Black Racer is not endangered but in New Hampshire it is. It is threatened by habitat destruction, being hit on roads, other things caused by humans. This species is not under protection but it is in great need of it. Population: They are very sparsely distributed throughout the state. What if it becomes extinct?: If this species becomes extinct in NH it wont have a great effect in the food web. source 1 source 2 source 3