Smooth Greensnake
Opheodrys vernalis
Bright green dorsal side with white to pale yellow ventral side. Adult length 11 to 25 inches. Smooth scales. Non-venomous.
How to identify
Bright green dorsal side with white to pale yellow ventral side. Adult length 11 to 25 inches. Smooth scales. Non-venomous.
Range
Central & Eastern United States & Canada. Range includes Utah to Nova Scotia, Quebec to Texas. Primarily found in the Northeastern United States & Great Lakes region.
Habitat
Terrestrial. Open areas such as grasslands, prairies, and open forests.
Variations
Coloration can vary to brown or tan in rare instances. Juvenile coloration bluish-grey to olive green. Males have a slightly longer tail.
Similar species
Name and etymology
Vernalis: Latin for of spring.
At a glance
Size
30 to 66 cm
Range
Central & Eastern United States & Canada. Range includes Utah to Nova Scotia, Quebec to Texas. Primarily found in the Northea…
Habitat
Terrestrial. Open areas such as grasslands, prairies, and open forests.
Range map
Approximate range. © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap