Speckled Racer

Drymobius margaritiferus

The Speckled Racer is a strikingly beautiful snake with blue-edged black scales that create a speckled pattern. Found at the northern edge of its range in the lower Rio Grande Valley of Texas. Fast-moving and diurnal.

Habitat

Subtropical forest and thorn scrub near water in South Texas

Diet

Frogs and toads

How common

Uncommon

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