Rough Green Snake (Opheodrys aestivus)

Rough Green Snake (Opheodrys aestivus)

A common, beautiful, slender vine-like snake that blends in with the bushes it climbs through. Fairly docile, they often allow close approach.

New Hanover Co., NC 10/5/02.

Rough Green Snake (Opheodrys aestivus)

Hanging out in a Loblolly Bay tree.

Bladen Co., NC 3/25/07.

Rough Green Snake (Opheodrys aestivus)

Bladen Co., NC 3/25/07.

Rough Green Snake (Opheodrys aestivus)

Orange Co., NC 5/8/04.

Rough Green Snake (Opheodrys aestivus)

Durham Co., NC 9/9/2012.

Rough Green Snake (Opheodrys aestivus)

Rough Green Snakes are pretty easy to handle.

Durham Co., NC 9/9/2012.

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