Yes that is the place, I took the time to compile some nice racer images, enjoy Scott............



The best thing about that place is the diversity of wildlife in general. I recommend a fishing rod ( w/ fishing licence )as well.



If you snake hunt by permanent bodies of water, you will not look like a snake hunter, but you will appear to be a fisherman, not to mention the exceptional pickerel fishing in it's acidic waters.



Look for permanent bodies of water with woods / fields / and or farmland nearby



Here is a GREAT, link for a few bodies of water in the Colliers Mill Wildlife Management Area.



Images Scott will enjoy and that also made me realize I have too much time on my hands.



Meaning ?



think about it...



but since they are one of my favorite colubrids indigenous to the state of New Jersey, I enjoyed compiling the images...



they are much more interesting than most snakes....I think they are truly impressive in the wild, especially if they stand up to you and not flee ( which is the most common response ). This behavior is almost always associated with cornering them and or surprising them. ( not easy )















Next pic is kewl.........







in shed.....











another feeding on frog pic.....







various images....















































Juveniles & sub adults...



























a few closely related species....



Buttermilk Racer ( Coluber constrictor anthicus ) very nice racer :











Blue Racer







Red Racer ( Masticophis flagellum piceus is technically a Red Coachwhip )







Eastern Yellow-bellied Racer ( Coluber constrictor flaviventris )







juvie....







Western Yellow-bellied Racer ( Coluber constrictor mormon )











a juvie...







Black-masked Racer Adult & a Juevinele ( Coluber constrictor latrunculus )













Southern Black Racer ( Coluber constrictor priapus )







There are several more ...


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Thanks,



Frank Roberts

Roberts' Realm Of Reptile Research

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