Smooth Green Snake

Opheodrys vernalis

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

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