Green Vine Snake
Green vine snake is a species of slender snake belonging to the colubrid family, found only in Central America and northern South America. The species is diurnal and arboreal. The snake is popular as pets.
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Reptilia |
| Order | Squamata |
| Suborder | Serpentes |
| Family | Colubridae |
| Genus | Oxybelis |
| Scientific Name | Oxybelis fulgidus |
| Other Names | Flatbread snake |
| Length | 1.5–2 m (59–79 in) |
| Color | Bright green upper surface with yellowish green underside and upper lip; a narrow yellowish-white stripe runs along each side of the belly and tail |
| Distribution | Bolivia, Brazil, Peru, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Costa Rica, El Salvador, French Guiana, Guyana, Honduras, Guatemala, Belize, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Suriname, Dominican Republic |
| Habitat | Rainforest or gallery forest |
| Diet | Birds, mouse, lizard |
| Venom Fact | Mildly venomous |
| Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous (egg laying) |
| Clutch Size | 6 to 10 eggs |
| Incubation Period | Around 100 days |
| Average Lifespan | 9 to 15 years in captivity |
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Published on February 26th 2017 by staff under Snakes. Article was last reviewed on 15th November 2019.
