One of my friends, aftering seeing my ball python Radi, decided to get a snake for herself. She purchase a 20 gal, ecoearth, a water bowl, and a heating pad along with a climbing tree (a mini version of my cage) but decided she didn't want to spend $80+ on a snake, so she caught a snake from her yard. After glancing over it, I concluded it was an eastern green smooth snake.

I'm rather worried about the little snake's health. Are they even legal to own as pets? I have never heard of anyone owning one...

So, on behalf of Shamrock, I am asking if eastern green smooth snakes do well in captivity and, if so, can anyone direct me to a book or site for the little guys' care so I can make sure he is being kept in a pristine environment?


Thanks!