Rough Green Snake

Slender, long-tailed snake is green above, light below.

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Common Name

Rough Green Snake

Comments

An expert climber, it is rarely seen on the ground. Harmless but will bite when cornered. Active during the day, it feeds on small invertebrates including spiders and grasshoppers.

Scientific Name

Opheodrys aestivus

Habitat

Primarily tree-dwelling, it is usually found near water.

Size

To 46 in. (117 cm)