Smooth Green Snake

Opheodrys vernalis

 

 

 

First view, held by Evan, Skegemog Swamp Pathway, Kalkaska County, Michigan, 24 September 2016.

 

Another view, held by Jack, along the Sturgeon River (where it is uncommon), Houghton County, Michigan, 15 June 2021; here is a tighter shot of this snake.

 

Another view, Harvey, Marquette County, Michigan, 12 October 2014; here is a shot of Jack holding this snake; and here is a shot of this snake with three Redbelly Snakes.

 

Another view, Seney National Wildlife Refuge, Schoolcraft County, Michigan, 21 July 2024.

 

Another view, hatchling, Kingston Plains, just south of Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, Alger County, Michigan, 20 September 2014.

 

Another view, my yard, found along bike trail, behind McDonaldճ, Marquette, Michigan, July 2018.