Smooth Greensnake

Opheodrys vernalis

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The smooth green snake (Opheodrys vernalis) is species of North American nonvenomous snake in the family Colubridae. The species is also referred to as the grass snake. It is a slender, "small medium" snake that measures 36–51 cm (14–20 in) as an adult. It gets its common name from its smooth dorsal scales, as opposed to the rough green snake, which has keeled dorsal scales. The smooth green snake is found in marshes, meadows, open woods, and along...

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iNat Map

Color green
Order Reptiles