Snakes
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Across the regions where it's common, the Rough Greensnake peaks from August to November.
Shows up in 16 ecoregions and 20 states
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Snakes
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Description
Opheodrys aestivus, commonly known as the rough green snake, is a species of nonvenomous North American snake in the subfamily Colubrinae of the family Colubridae. The rough green snake (Opheodrys aestivus) is bright green above and has a yellowish belly, affording it excellent camouflage in green vegetation and making it difficult to see in the wild even though it is relatively common in its habitat.Wikipedia ↗
Habitat
The rough green snake ranges throughout the Southeastern United States, from Florida, north to Southern New Jersey, Indiana, and west to Central Texas. The snake is commonly found in the Piedmont and Atlantic coastal plain, but is not found in the higher elevations of the Appalachian Mountains.Wikipedia ↗
When it's active
For the male, plasma androgen levels and the diameter of the sexual segment of the kidney have a bimodal cycle with one peak in the spring and the second in late summer. The rough green snake breeds in spring, and sometimes again in fall.Wikipedia ↗
When and where it's active
Each row is its own calendar, counted from records in that area. Seasons shift by place.
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About the Rough Greensnake
When is the Rough Greensnake most active?
Across the regions where it's common, the Rough Greensnake peaks from August to November.
Where does the Rough Greensnake live?
It has enough records to show in 16 ecoregions and 20 states, including Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, and Georgia.