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.
Hanging out in a Loblolly Bay tree.
Bladen Co., NC 3/25/07.
Bladen Co., NC 3/25/07.
Orange Co., NC 5/8/04.
Durham Co., NC 9/9/2012.
Rough Green Snakes are pretty easy to handle.
Durham Co., NC 9/9/2012.