Northern Rough Greensnake
Family:
Colubridae (nonvenomous snakes) in the order Squamata (lizards and snakes)
Description:
This is a long and slender snake often seen in the Ozarks. It is light green above and has a white or yellowish belly. Scales on the back have small ridges or keels, making it feel rough to the touch.
Size:
Length ranges from 22 to 32 inches (56-81 cm).
Habitat and conservation:
This species is active by day and lives in bushes, vines and low-hanging branches of trees near streams or lakes. It is often overlooked because it blends so well with its surroundings.
Foods:
Food includes soft-bodied insects— especially grasshoppers, crickets and smooth caterpillars—and spiders.
Distribution in Missouri:
Throughout the southern two-thirds of the state. 
Shortened URL
mdc.mo.gov/node/6591
