Opheodrys aestivus

Information about the Rough Green Snake:

The Rough Green Snake - sometimes called the grass snake or green grass snake is a North American colubrid. It is sometimes called grass snake or green grass snake - which is a European snake and is not closely related. The rough green snake is docile, often allowing close approach by humans, and seldom bites. It grows up to 45 inches long (116 cm) and is quite thin. This reptile ranges throughout the Southeastern United States, from Florida, north to New Jersey, Indiana, and west to Central Texas. The snake is commonly found in the Piedmont and Atlantic Coastal Plain, but is not found in the higher elevations of the Appalachian Mountains. It is also found in northeastern Mexico, including the state of Tamaulipas and eastern Nuevo León. Its preferred habitat is moist meadows and woodlands, often near water. It is highly arboreal, frequently found climbing in low vegetation, and is also a good swimmer. However, it is often found on the ground as well. Unlike many snakes, it is largely diurnal. Its diet consists mostly of insects and other terrestrial arthropods, but some snails and tree frogs are eaten as well. This snake is not a constrictor—most prey are grabbed and simply swallowed alive.

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