Common Coachwhip

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 (including the nominotypical subspecies). It is listed as a species of Least Concern by the IUCN.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Common Coachwhip being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

• Masticophis fuliginosus
• Dolichophis schmidti
• Masticophis mentovarius
• Dolichophis jugularis
• Dolichophis caspius

Classification

Kingdom

Animalia

Phylum

Chordata

Class

Reptilia

Order

Squamata

Family

Colubridae

Genus

Masticophis

Species

Masticophis flagellum

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