Rough Green Snake

Breeding:
Mates spring and fall. Lays 3-12 smooth, rather hard, capsule-shaped eggs, 1 ½ “long, June to August. Young hatch in 5 – 12 weeks. Are 7 -8 5/8” long. Mature in 1-2 years.

Habitat:
Vines, bushes, and trees near water; sea level to 5,000’.

Range:
S. New Jersey west to e. Kansa, south to Florida Keys west through Texas into e.
México. Isolated populations in se. Iowa, ne. Missouri, w. Texas, and ne. New México.

A graceful, mild-tempered tree-dweller. Abroad during the day, it moves slowly though vegetation in search of grasshoppers, crickets, caterpillars, and spiders. Swims well and may take to water when disturbed.