The Northern Black racers is a non-venomous snake. It is one of the fastest moving snakes. Its eye pupil is a reddish color and the body is a deep blackish brown or black. The racer is long and slender with smooth scales and can reach 6 feet.
Juveniles differ in the skin pattern from the adults.
They are usually a brownish black with dark blotches. They can live in any habitat and are widespread in the state. We came upon this Black Racer sunning itself on a summer afternoon. Like most snakes, it turned tail and ran as soon as it noticed we were interested. The snake is long and slender with a white chin and gray splotches.