Rough Green Snake

Rough Green Snake

 Rough Green Snakes are fairly long reaching lengths up to 32 inches. It is a slender, bright green snake with yellow or whitish belly that spends much of their time climbing in vegetation. Their bright green color easily distinguishes them from all other snakes in Florida. Rough Green Snakes are found throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast from the Pine Barrens of New Jersey west to central Texas and south throughout Florida. Rough green snakes can be found in a variety of habitats but are most common in open forests and edge habitats. They can be particularly abundant along the margins of wetlands and rivers, where they search overhanging vegetation for insects. Rough Green Snakes are probably the most arboreal snakes in our region and spend the majority of their time hunting for insects, spiders, and other invertebrates in vegetation well above the ground. When encountered, green snakes often freeze, relying on their green coloration for camouflage.