The Smooth Green Snake inhabits open meadows, the more terrestrial counterpart to the arboreal Rough Green Snake. Its bright green color provides perfect camouflage in grassy habitats. Pesticide use has caused severe population declines.
Habitat
Open wet meadows, bogs, and grassy areas in the northeastern U.S.
Diet
Crickets, grasshoppers, caterpillars, and spiders
How common
Uncommon
Best time to see a Smooth Green Snake
The best time to see a Smooth Green Snake is April–July, when about 63% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 3,266 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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