Beyond the typical browns and greens, a world of vibrant snakes exists, adorned with striking colors and patterns. From the ...

Snakes have adapted to climb trees, leap across hot sand, and even swim through water — all without arms or legs. What’s ...

The state’s venomous snakes — including copperheads — do not get high off the ground, Owens said. Copperheads — the venomous snake most likely to be seen around central North Carolina and the Triangle ...

Snakes might not top everyone’s list of favorite creatures, but there’s no denying they’ve mastered the art of growing long, ...

Similar in size and diet to the smooth green snake, the rough green snake is different in texture—it possesses keeled scales, providing a slightly coarser texture on the snake.

Characteristics: Smooth green snakes are one of the smaller species, typically between 1 and 2 feet in length. They're very recognizable thanks to their bright green scales, though some tan ...

The facial scales of the Emerald tree boa are flat and wide, but those of the Green tree python are narrow and pointed, overlapping as in the typical snake structure. The body scales of the Green ...

Smooth green snake. Characteristics: Smooth green snakes are one of the smaller species, typically between 1 and 2 feet in length. They're very recognizable thanks to their bright green scales, ...

The Natal Green Snake is another example of mistaken identity as it also shares the same green colour as that of the Green Mamba. There are, however, a few distinct characteristics of a Green Mamba.