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Rough Green Snake

Opheodrys aestivus

Photo by Musicwolf
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34.4844, -79.1964

Field Notes

Description:

A slender snake no thicker than a pencil. Bright green on top and yellow on the bottom with no discernable markings. Dry rough scales covering its body.

Habitat:

Mixed forest.

Notes:

Sometimes inaccurately called a grass snake, rough green snakes prefer to spend most of their time in the trees. Completely docile and harmless unless you are an insect.

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PublishedAugust 16, 2014

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