The Green Rat Snake is a slender, bright green snake found at the northern edge of its range in southeastern Arizona. It inhabits wooded canyons and riparian areas. One of the most beautiful snakes in the Southwest.
Habitat
Rocky wooded canyons and riparian areas in the Sky Island mountains
Diet
Lizards and small rodents
How common
Uncommon
Best time to see a Green Rat Snake
The best time to see a Green Rat Snake is May–August, when about 62% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 226 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Recent Green Rat Snake sightings near you
Live, research-grade observations from iNaturalist. Allow location to center the map on you.
Spotted a Green Rat Snake?
Point Huck at any plant, bird, or animal and know for sure - plus a live map of where it is being spotted near you.
5,300+species
63national parks
50states