Eastern Coachwhip Species Profile
Eastern Coachwhip Stats
Scientific Name: Masticophis flagellum flagellum
Family: Colubridae
Adult Size: Adults routinely attain a very slender 6 to 7 foot length.
EASTERN COACHWHIP
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Masticophis flagellum flagellum
OTHER NAMES: Whip snake.
The Eastern Coachwhip is somewhat common throughout Harris County. They have a most unique pattern in that the body color fades as you progress down towards the tail.
Common name: Eastern Coachwhip
Generic name: Masticophis flagellum flagellum (Shaw)
Adult length: 42-60 inches; Record - 102 in. Complete range: North Carolina to south Florida. and west to Texas, Oklahoma, and se. Kansas.
Eastern Coachwhip (Masticophis flagellum flagellum)
Description
Habitats
Habits and Life History
Prey and Hunting Techniques ...
Eastern Coachwhip: Masticophis flagellum flagellum
Appearance: ...
Eastern Coachwhip
Sighting:
Jonathon Dickinson State Park, Martin County, Florida ...
April 4, 2011: Added new pages for Thread-waisted Wasp, Silvery Checkerspot, Eastern Coachwhip, and Dusky Roadside-Skipper.
Snakes also prey on these bats in roosts, including eastern coachwhips (Masticophis flagellum) and eastern coral snakes (Micrurus fulviusprey).
 See also: Snake, Coachwhip, Racer, Lizard, Rattlesnake
  
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