Snakes
Smooth Greensnake
Opheodrys vernalis
Across the regions where it's common, the Smooth Greensnake peaks from May to October.
Shows up in 5 ecoregions and 10 states
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Snakes
Smooth Greensnake
Opheodrys vernalis
Description
The smooth green snake (Opheodrys vernalis) is a species of North American nonvenomous snake in the family Colubridae. The smooth green snake is slender.Wikipedia ↗
Habitat
The smooth green snake is native to the Nearctic region. The range spreads through southeastern Canada, west to Saskatchewan, and south through Illinois and Virginia.Wikipedia ↗
When it's active
During months when the weather is warmer, the smooth green snake tends to be active both day and night; in the colder, winter months, it hibernates in social groups. Ant hills and burrows of other animals are used during hibernation as part-time homes.Wikipedia ↗
When and where it's active
Each row is its own calendar, counted from records in that area. Seasons shift by place.
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About the Smooth Greensnake
When is the Smooth Greensnake most active?
Across the regions where it's common, the Smooth Greensnake peaks from May to October.
Where does the Smooth Greensnake live?
It has enough records to show in 5 ecoregions and 10 states, including Colorado, Illinois, Maine, and Massachusetts.