Smooth Green Snake
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 |
Smooth Green Snake Pictures Gallery
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- Smooth Green Snake Range Map
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- Smooth Greensnake
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- Smooth Green Snakes
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- Opheodrys Vernalis
Published on December 31st 2016 by staff under Snakes. Article was last reviewed on 7th September 2023.
