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Rough Greensnake

Opheodrys aestivus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Reptilia ›Order: Squamata ›Family: Colubridae ›Genus: Opheodrys

About

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Rough Greensnake?
The scientific name of Rough Greensnake is Opheodrys aestivus.
What kingdom does Rough Greensnake belong to?
Rough Greensnake belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Rough Greensnake belong to?
Rough Greensnake belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Rough Greensnake belong to?
Rough Greensnake belongs to the class Reptilia.
What order does Rough Greensnake belong to?
Rough Greensnake belongs to the order Squamata.
What family does Rough Greensnake belong to?
Rough Greensnake belongs to the family Colubridae.
What genus does Rough Greensnake belong to?
Rough Greensnake belongs to the genus Opheodrys.