On a recent trip to the Meeman Biological Station, this Easter Racer (Coluber constrictor) was found entwined inside of an overturned metal boat, much to the excitement of the fellas who do a lot of research out there. (Apparantly the boat had been overturned many a time before, fruitlessly.) Although they are pretty common, I had never seen one of these before. He was simple yet very elegant. His tongue seemed to slither from his mouth in slow, decided motion. These snakes are known to be very fast and very active. Adults typically feed on frogs, rodents, and lizards. Unfortunately, one student was "musked" while handling this fella (or she-lla?) They have been known to bite, however, they are not poisenous. (Stacey McNiell, TN)
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