Non-venomous
Appearance:
Rough Greensnakes are slender, solid green snakes with a yellowish to white belly. Recently killed or preserved individuals are blueish. Scales are keeled and the anal plate is divided.
Size:
Rough Greensnakes typically reach about 2 feet in total length.
Habitat / Range:
This species is found statewide. They inhabit bushes, vines and shrubby vegetation along forest edges, roadways and wetlands.
Natural History:
Rough Greensnakes eat primarily invertebrates, especially grasshoppers, crickets, and spiders. They are active only during daylight hours. Mating occurs in spring, and females lay eggs during the summer.
Notes / Miscellaneous:
Rough Greensnakes rely on camouflage as their primary defense. Only the well-trained eye can spot these snakes when they are within vegetation.
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