species 18,636 observations

Common Coachwhip

Masticophis flagellum

Field notes

Masticophis flagellum is a species of nonvenomous colubrid snake, commonly referred to as the coachwhip, whip snake or the red racer. It is endemic to the United States and Mexico. Three subspecies are recognized (including the nominotypical subspecies). It is listed as a species of Least Concern by the IUCN.

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2 native plants
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Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided