Rough Green Snake
Opheodrys aestivus
Conservation Status
Least ConcernReptilia · Colubridae
About
Opheodrys aestivus, commonly known as the rough green snake, is a nonvenomous North American snake in the colubrid family. It is sometimes called grass snake or green grass snake, but these names are more commonly applied to the smooth green snake. The European colubrid called grass snake is not closely related. The rough green snake is docile, often allowing close approach by humans, and rarely bites. Even when bites occur, they have no venom and are harmless.
Fun Fact
Even when bites occur, they have no venom and are harmless.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Found in the Piedmont and Atlantic coastal plain, but is not found in the higher elevations of the Appalachian Mountains.
Diet
Prey than from representatives of other taxa because of the linked importance of insects to their diet.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance