Coachwhip
Masticophis flagellum
- Class
- Reptile
- Rarity
- Common
- Observations
- 11,472
- Most observed in
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Conservation
- Least Concern
Description
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. It is listed as a species of Least Concern by the ICUN.
Summary adapted from the Wikipedia article “Masticophis flagellum”.