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Smooth Green Snake

Opheodrys vernalis

Smooth Green Snakes are small and bright green! They are great at blending in with grass and love to eat insects.

Habitat: Meadows and grasslands

Appearance

The Smooth Green Snake is a slender reptile, typically bright emerald green on its back with a pale yellow or whitish belly. Its scales are notably smooth, lacking the rough texture found on similar species, giving it a sleek appearance.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassSquamataOrderSerpentesFamilyColubridaeGenusOpheodrys
Smooth Green Snake
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Smooth Green Snake

Category

Reptiles

Rarity

Common

Danger

2/5 · Low

Snaps

5

Interesting facts

Did you know dead Smooth Green Snakes turn blue because their yellow pigment fades?

Females sometimes lay their eggs in communal nests with other green snakes.

These snakes get their vibrant green color from pigments in their skin and diet!

They feel soft and smooth to touch, unlike many snakes with keeled scales!

Special abilities

Ability

Quick Climber

Smooth Green Snake can quickly climb through low shrubs and tall grasses because of their agile body, helping them escape danger or find food.

Ability

Odor Disguise

Smooth Green Snake can release a mild musk when threatened, which helps them deter predators by giving off a bad smell.

Ability

Insect Hunter Eyes

Smooth Green Snake has excellent eyesight that helps them spot tiny insects and spiders hidden among leaves and grass.

Measurements & details

Length
30-50 cm
Weight
0.01-0.03 kg
Lifespan
5-6 years
Top Speed
1.5 km/h
Clutch Size
3-12
Incubation
4-30 days

Diet & Feeding

These shy snakes love to munch on small, juicy insects and spiders found in grassy areas.

Primary Foods

  • Crickets
  • Grasshoppers
  • Caterpillars
  • Spiders
  • Moths
  • Slugs

Foraging Method

  • Foraging

Ecological connections

Traits

Also known as

No aliases listed yet.

Safety

Danger

2/5 · Low

Look but don’t touch. Keep a safe distance and wash hands after exploring.

Frequently Asked Questions

How to identify Smooth Green Snake?

The easiest way to identify Smooth Green Snake is to use the Snappit nature identifier app.

How long is Smooth Green Snake?

30-50 cm

How much does Smooth Green Snake weigh?

0.01-0.03 kg

How long does Smooth Green Snake live?

5-6 years

How fast can Smooth Green Snake move?

1.5 km/h

What does Smooth Green Snake eat?

These shy snakes love to munch on small, juicy insects and spiders found in grassy areas.

Where is Smooth Green Snake usually found?

Meadows and grasslands

How does Smooth Green Snake hunt?

Foraging

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