Black racer snakes are known to be fast, with some reaching speeds of 8-10 mph, which is a pretty good clip, especially for a snake. They are also large snakes with an average length of 3-5 feet.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Black racer snakes are known for their speed, with some reaching up to 10 miles per hour, making them one of the fastest snakes in ...

I was hiking last week along a forest trail high in the mountains — about 8,000 feet above sea level — when I saw a snake slither across the trail in front of me. Snakes have always frightened me, but ...

Adult Black Racer snake. Courtesy of Talena Chavis. For all of you who get the heebie jeebies when you see a snake, here’s something else to think about. South Carolina is home to three types of ...