Parrot Snake
The parrot snakes are bright green, slender-bodied non-venomous serpents that are found in the green forest areas of South America. They have 12 recognized subspecies.
Kingdom | Animalia |
Phylum | Chordata |
Class | Reptilia |
Order | Squamata |
Suborder | Serpentes |
Family | Colubridae |
Genus | Leptophis |
Species | L. ahaetulla |
Scientific Name | Leptophis ahaetulla |
Other Names | Lora |
Length | 172 cm (68 in) |
Coloration | Uniformly green back with the underside being a few shades lighter |
Distribution | Central America and northern South America |
Habitat | Forest regions with dense vegetation |
Diet | Lizards, frogs, and even small birds |
Venom Fact | Nonvenomous |
Clutch Size | 2-4 eggs |
Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous |
Parrot Snake Pictures Gallery
Published on September 10th 2017 by staff under Snakes. Article was last reviewed on 14th June 2019.