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| Rough Green Snakes
have a bright green emerald color which makes them easily
camouflaged in shrubs and trees. The Rough Green
Snake is a very thin and slender snake. It is
not uncommon to find these snakes climbing through low-lying
vegetation in the wild. |
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| Natural Location: |
South-Eastern United States |
| Average Lifespan: |
Up to 15 years |
| Estimated Size: |
2' to 3' |
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Crickets,
waxworm, butterworms and mealworms dusted with a multivitamin
supplement make excellent food for the Rough Green Snake.
Feeding should be done once or twice per week. Rough Green
Snakes are very attractive to people who do not wish to feed
live rodents to their pets.
Rough Green Snakes will defecate and swim in
their water dish. Because of this is must be cleaned daily. |
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A temperature
gradient of 70 degrees F to 80 degrees F is ideal for Rough
Green Snakes. A ceramic heater can be used as the
primary heat source and an undertank heater as the secondary.
Do not use a heat rock as your snake could easily burn itself
on it.
10-12 hours per day of light is recommended
and should be provided at a constant time throughout the day.
It is very stressful to the snake if the light is on for too
long.
A moderate humidity level is appropriate for
these snakes, however they cannot stand stagnant air. To prevent
this ensure that there is good ventilation at all times. A
daily misting will help to maintain this humidity level. |
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Rough
Green Snakes are relatively small snakes and thus do not require
a large enclosure. However, ample room will still need to
be supplied to the snake so that it can move around freely.
Branches should be provided to allow your Rough
Green Snake to climb on. Some sort of a hiding area should
also be available. Ensure that any plants inside the enclosure
are non-toxic. Also make sure that there are no sharp objects
in the enclosure which could harm your snake. |
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