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Rough Green Snake

Opheodrys aestivus

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Field Notes

Description:

Plain light green above and white, cream or yellow underneath, often with a greenish cast. The body is very slender and the head is wider than the neck. The adults average 22-32 in. (56-81 cm) in length.

Habitat:

Its preferred habitat is moist meadows and woodlands, often near water.

Reference Links:

Rough Green Snake (Opheodrys aestivus) - Information on Rough Green Snake, Opheodrys aestivus, Rough Greensnake

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (3)
marylou.wildlife
These snakes can bite, but in general they are very docile animals and very rarely attempt to bite humans.

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PublishedNovember 25, 2015

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