A member of the colubrid group, the North American Smooth Green Snake is a nonpoisonous snake that is small to medium by size. They are known for their attractive characteristic solid green coloration. They have three subspecies.
| Kingdom |
Animalia |
| Phylum |
Chordata |
| Subphylum |
Vertebrata |
| Class |
Reptilia |
| Order |
Squamata |
| Suborder |
Serpentes |
| Family |
Colubridae |
| Subfamily |
Colubrinae |
| Genus |
Opheodrys |
| Scientific Name |
Opheodrys vernalis |
| Other Names |
Grass Snake |
| Length |
14–20 in |
| Color |
Green |
| Distribution |
USA, Mexico, Canada |
| Habitat |
Marshes, meadows, edges of streams, open woods |
| Diet |
Spineless caterpillars, harvestmen, moths, ants, snails, insects, spiders, worms, slugs |
| Venom Fact |
Nonvenomous |
| Breeding Season |
June to September |
| Mode of Reproduction |
Oviparous (egg laying) |
| Clutch Size |
4-6 eggs |
| IUCN Conservation Status |
LC |
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Baby Smooth Green Snake
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Smooth Green Snake Range Map
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Smooth Green Snake Range
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Smooth Green Snake
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Smooth Green Snakes
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Opheodrys Vernalis
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