Rough Green Snake *PIC*

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http://www.ssnakess.com/photopost/data/500/1295rougher.jpg
A Rough Green Snake (Opheodrys aestivus) found in Virginia.
Enjoy!
Cheers,
Ryan M Bolton

[Matt]

awesome pic ryan!

got any tips for finding these guys! Im always out looking and i rarely ever see 'em....maybe a hint or two :)
thx

[BWSmith]

LOL, I had one fall out of a 40' Oak Tree and land in front of me the other week. Oddly enough, i caught the same snake last year (very distinct scar). I love these little guys but the maintenance is like a lizard! You have to feed crickets several times a week. I had been looking for one to add to the educational display. I figure I had caught it and turned it loose once already and this time it was aiming for my head! After a couple days, I went to change the water and found 6 eggs! Guess I don't haveto sex it ;)

[Clownfishie]

Cool pic! :D Rough green snakes are really neat...

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Hey Matt,
Well I found this guy under a piece of wood on the side of a road, the last place I would check for a green snake - I was looking for skinks. I have seen them way up in trees too. I find it hard to stay focused and search the trees, I am always wanting to stare at the ground.
It was a very hot and sunny day (maybe too hot and that's why it was under cover).
Sorry I can't be more help to you :(
Cheers

[TheRedDragon]

Wow! That's a great looking pic and snake! Is that snake a colubrid by any chance? Sorry for the stupid question, it's just that I've never seen one before. :)

[Bartman]

thats an awsome lookin snake. I saw one just like it on Crocodile Hunter :D

[BWSmith]

Yes it is a colubrid. Just different from most.

[TheRedDragon]

Awesome. :) I should see if they're legal here. :)

[CDN-Cresties]

Great pic, i love the intensity of the green.

-Steve-

[JD@reptiles]

Nice find! You get to travel a lot by the looks of it.

[burmer]

Beautiful snake and thanks for the pic.