Northern Black Racer

Names: American black snake, American racer snake, black chaser, black runner, blue racer, chicken snake, cow sucker, green snake, hoop snake, horse racer, slick black snake, true black snake, white-throated racer.

Average length: 36-60 in.

Juveniles: Instead, they have a row of dark brown blotches on a light gray-brown body, and the belly has several rows of spots.

Habitats: Open, grassy areas; dry.