Eastern Coachwhip (Masticophus flagellum)

Uncommon and probably declining due to habitat loss in the southeastern portion of North Carolina in dry sandy habitats. Eastern Coachwhips are very fast-moving, non-venomous snakes that prey on lizards, small mammals, and other snakes.

	Eastern Coachwhip (Masticophus flagellum) Scotland Co., NC 14 June 2008 A snake in the grass...
	Eastern Coachwhip (Masticophus flagellum) Scotland Co., NC 14 June 2008
	Eastern Coachwhip (Masticophus flagellum) Scotland Co., NC 14 June 2008 Two-toned, the front portion of coachwhips is nearly black while the bulk of the body is much paler and patterned.

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