Rough Green Snake

Opeodrys aestivus

The Rough Green Snake is a slender, bright green snake that lives in shrubs and low trees. Its coloration provides perfect camouflage among leaves. It is entirely harmless and docile.

Habitat

Moist shrubby vegetation, forest edges, and stream banks

Diet

Insects, spiders, and small invertebrates

How common

Common

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