Rough Green Snake
- Scientific Name
- Opheodrys aestivus
- Also Known As
- Rough Greensnake
- Range
- All of Florida
- Diet
- Insects, Spiders, Snails, Lizards
- Life Expectancy
- 5 Years
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This Snake is Not Venomous
Rough Green Snakes in Central Florida
The rough green snake (Opheodrys aestivus) is a slender, vibrantly-colored colubrid species found throughout the southeastern United States, including central Florida. Often mistaken for a vine due to their green coloration, rough green snakes are non-venomous and generally docile.
This guide covers key identification features, biology, habitat preferences, diet, and bite risk of rough green snakes for central Florida residents.
Appearance and Identification
Rough green snakes can be identified by the following unique characteristics
