Rough or smooth green snake care sheet?
I just got back from vacation and I caught 2 green snakes. I read that the smooth green snake can reach about 2 feet max, but the rough green snake can get a bit larger. I'm not sure which one I have. They feel smooth but I don't know what a rough one would feel like. Either way, is there much difference in care? Does anybody have a good care sh Any helpeet? they are young and pretty calm, so i think they will make goood pets if they'll eat for me. Any help is welcomed!
Re: Rough or smooth green snake care sheet?
Where did you catch it? Smooth green snakes have a more northern range, WI, MI, PA, NY, Lower ontario. There scales are smooth. A 2 foot smooth green snake would be huge. Rough Green snakes are more southern in their range, have keeled scales (ridge in the center of the scale) and get to be about 3 ft in length.
Re: Rough or smooth green snake care sheet?
The smooth greens will max out around 20 inches but that is not typical. 14 to 16 inches is really what you will find most often as an adult. They are a cooler climate snake, which if you found them in the mountains is a pretty good indicator, so heating won't really be an issue. I think their diets consist mostly of insects, worms, some small frogs, maybe a newt, pretty similar to a small Garter snake. I would think you could find some pretty good info just Googling them. Good luck and post some pics when you get a chance.