November 25, 2018

Location: Fellsmere, my house

I'm known as a Southern Black Racer,
In Florida, I'm one of three Racer subspecies.
You can differentiate us by our scales and eye color.
Or if you don't want to get that close, by geography.

Sources: Florida Museum Snake Identification, Eastern Racer

Photo and text © 2018 Dee Fairbanks Simpson

March 27, 2018

Location: Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park

I am known as a Black Racer
I'm common throughout the southeastern United States.
I'm non-venomous, and mostly quite shy,
But will bite if the situation dictates;

My bite is basically harmless,
But I do have pretty sharp teeth.
So it's best that you admire me from afar.
And just let me live in peace.

Sources: Florida Museum - Southern Black Racer

Photo and text © 2018 Dee Fairbanks Simpson