Eagle strangled by snake in the middle of the road

Police patrolling in Alachua County in north-central Florida witnessed an unusual fight between a falcon and a racer snake on May 7.

Falcon strangled by snake in the middle of the road

Police rescue falcon in distress. Video : Alachua County Police

Officers were called to a report of an injured falcon lying on the road in a residential area outside Gainesville. When they arrived, they were shocked by the cause of the falcon’s injuries. It had been strangled by a racer snake in a fight to the death, according to the Alachua County Sheriff’s Department. The small snake was wrapped tightly around the predator’s neck, and the falcon was close to death.

The racer has a very strong grip and it took police more than a minute to remove the reptile. The snake is a black racer, a native of North America found throughout Florida.

North American racers are non-venomous snakes that pose no danger to humans. They have elongated bodies and grow to an average of 20 to 50 inches (50 to 142 centimeters), according to the Florida Museum. Racers live in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, scrublands, woodlands, and sometimes suburban residential areas. While not aggressive by nature, they will bite in self-defense, especially if pinned down by an attacker.

In mid-December of last year, a similar fight between a racer and a falcon took place in the same neighborhood. The snake was likely attacked by a hungry falcon and fought back in self-defense. After the fight, officers freed the falcon, which flew away while the snake slithered across the asphalt.

The Alachua County Sheriff's Department thanked officers who responded quickly to help both animals survive. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission recommends people avoid nesting areas and remove food sources such as rats that could attract snakes into homes.

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