Coachwhip snakes (Masticophis flagellum) are known for their long, slender bodies, which can reach lengths of 4 to 8 feet (1.2 to 2.4 meters). These snakes have smooth scales that give them a sleek ...

And for the record, Ruane suspects that the larger snake is a coachwhip (or Masticophis flagellum). Are their any other bonkers animal escape mechanisms that you can think of? Let us know in the ...

The research focused on the coachwhip snake (Masticophis flagellum), a thin, nonvenomous species that is found across the United States and Mexico and can range in color from brown to pink.