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Rough greensnake

Opheodrys aestivus

Photo by Aaron_G
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Field Notes

Description:

Solid green in color, this slender snake has a plain white or light yellow belly. As its name suggests, it has keeled, or rough, scales and the anal plate is divided.

Habitat:

Shrubs, bushes, vines, or trees - typically near water

Reference Links:

Rough greensnake - Opheodrys aestivus - Overview, Opheodrys aestivus

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (4)
Aaron_G
Thanks for the comments. The habitat is described pretty well - shrubs, bushes, vines, or trees. I've always seen them in plant material, attempting to blend in with the vines and such, making them quite easy to miss.
Ashish
Great capture.. Request you to describe your spotting's habitat where you spotted. This will help other users to know where such reptiles are observed.
Atul
nice spotting!!

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PublishedJanuary 18, 2012

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