Another spring break serpent! Opheodrys aestivus, the Rough green snake; Union county, Illinois (20 March 2026). More eco-photography at floridensis.com. #opheodrysaestivus #herps
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A Rough Greensnake with its tongue out. It is perched on a limb in a black cherry tree. Its color is lime green. It is a slender, small snake approx 20 inches long. This is a nonvenomous snake found in the southeastern US. It primarily feeds on insects and is found near water sources. snakes roughgreensnake
An adorable Rough Greensnake (Opheodrys aestivus) hanging out in the native black cherry tree (Prunus serotina) This is a nonvenomous snake native to southeastern US. Feeds primarily on insects. They’re not encountered often because they like to hang out in trees and blend in! #opheodrysaestivus
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