Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
About the Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus, commonly known as the rough green snake, is a nonvenomous North American colubrid. It is sometimes called grass snake or green grass snake, but these names are more commonly applied to the smooth green snake (Opheodrys vernalis). The European colubrid called grass snake (Natrix natrix) is unrelated. The rough green snake is docile, often allowing close approach by humans, and seldom bites. Even when bites occur, they have no venom and are harmless.
Key Facts
- Well-known species with 21,638 recorded observations.
Classification
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of the Rough Greensnake?
The scientific name of the Rough Greensnake is Opheodrys aestivus.
How many Rough Greensnake sightings have been recorded?
21,638 observations of the Rough Greensnake have been recorded on iNaturalist.
21,638
observations on iNaturalist
