Smooth Greensnake
Opheodrys vernalis
Description
How to Identify
Small, slender, bright green snake with smooth scales and a pale belly.
Size
Usually 14-20 inches.
Diet
Insects, spiders, and other small invertebrates.
Habitat
Grassy openings, meadows, and moist upland edges.
Location
Where it is found
Rare in North Carolina and limited to the Mountains.