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Learn about the different species of black and green snakes, their habitats, venom, and appearance. See photos and descriptions of garter snakes, racers, pit vipers, and more.
Jan 21, 2021 · Learn how to identify green snakes from different regions and families, some of which are harmless and others are highly venomous. See pictures and videos of green snakes, such as the green mamba, the palm pit viper, and the green vine snake.
Common garter snakes are thin snakes. Few grow over about 4 ft (1.2 m) long, and most stay smaller. Most have longitudinal stripes in many different colors. Common garter snakes come in a wide range of colors, including green, blue, yellow, gold, red, orange, brown, and black.
- Green Tree Python. Green tree pythons are native to New Guinea and surrounding islands and qualify as arboreal constrictors. These snakes are not venomous and are fairly small, up to 5 feet, matching the notorious ball python.
- Australian Tree Snake. Australian tree snakes are native to Australia, New Guinea, and several surrounding islands, and they are also arboreal. They often share the same ecosystem as the green tree python and exhibit pretty much the same hunting behavior.
- Green Mamba. The green mamba is the most deceiving snake on today’s list, and you should exercise extreme caution in its presence. This snake has all of the signs of a non-venomous species, from its long and athletic body (up to 7 feet), small head, and round pupils.
- Boomslang. Here’s another cute, long, and green rope that can end you with one bite. The boomslang is quite popular in sub-Saharan Africa, especially Tanzania, and Kenya, sharing much of its habitat with the even deadlier mamba.
Learn about six different species of green snakes, from smooth and rough green snakes in North America to green rat snakes in Southeast Asia. See photos, habitats, diets, and venom levels of these reptiles.
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The smooth green snake ( Opheodrys vernalis) is a 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.
