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Rough Green Snake — printable fact sheet
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Rough Green Snake
Opheodrys aestivus
The Rough Green Snake is a slender, nonvenomous North American snake known for its vibrant green coloration and rough, keeled scales. It is an agile climber, often found in shrubs and low trees near water, where it can blend seamlessly with foliage. This species primarily preys …
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- The Rough Green Snake's bright green color fades to blue after death due to the breakdown of yellow pigments in its skin.
- Rough Green Snakes can swim exceptionally well and often escape predators by dropping into water. Unlike many other snakes, they rarely bite and instead rely on camouflage for defense.
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