Eunoia
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Yellow bellied Racer
The Yellow-bellied Racer is a rare and threatened snake in British Columbia, occurring only in the southern interior, primarily the Okanagan, Thompson, and Similkameen valleys. BC populations represent the northernmost edge of the species’ range in North America. Due to habitat loss, road mortality, and fragmentation, it is federally listed as Threatened and provincially Blue-listed. The species is fast-moving and elusive, which often makes it difficult to detect despite being present.
Yellow-bellied Racers are long, slender, smooth-scaled snakes that typically reach 90–150 cm (3–5 ft) in length. Adults are usually olive, blue-gray, or brownish on the back with a distinctive bright yellow to cream underside, giving the species its name. Juveniles are patterned with dark blotches that fade as they mature. They have large eyes, a narrow head, and an alert posture, reflecting their active lifestyle.