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Definition of black racer

black racer

Plural:black racers
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North American A common, fast-moving, non-venomous constrictor snake native to the southern and eastern United States, known for its sleek black scales, distinctively lighter chin, and highly active daytime hunting behavior.

Example

"While hiking the trails of a Florida state park, we paused to watch a black racer dart rapidly into the brush in pursuit of a lizard."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Although non-venomous and generally harmless to humans, the black racer is frequently mistaken for the venomous cottonmouth or the slower-moving black rat snake.

• Nearby Words

black marlin
black orchid
black pine snake
black racer
black radish
black rat
black rat snake

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Black racer. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/black-racer
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