[JeremyD]

Originally Posted by Aerkuld

I don't think black racers are dangerous except to other snakes. They pretend to be aggressive by charging at you when they feel threatened but supposedly that's a defensive measure rather than an offensive move. If you stand your ground they would probably stop.

Of course, this is very easy for me to sit in the comfy chair and type "probably" on the keyboard. You're the one who has the pissed off snake running at you!

Black racers are the most aggressive snake I have ever come across. I'm not scared of most snakes but the black racers I will give a wide berth.

I had a 6ft one across the street at a neighbors porch. It literally chased me across the street lunging at me as it went. I screamed like a little girl.