I came upon this Black Racer stalking prey through the sea grapes along a trail at Fort Pierce Inlet State Park. The Racer’s focus was not disturbed by my presence as its powerful jaws grabbed an unsuspecting Brown Anole and devoured it in the span of just a few minutes. The Anole, which struggled to the very end, its tail whipping back and forth as it disappeared down the snake’s throat, was deftly maneuvered by the snake into a head […]

Categories: Nature • Tags: Anolis sagrei, Black Racer, Brown Anole, Coluber constrictor priapus, Fort Pierce Inlet State Park, Southern Black Racer