Rough green snake

Description:

Very long slender nonvenomous snake with a mild temperament. Bright pea green above and yellow below. Weaves through branches, weeds or bike frames and swims well. Feeds on grasshoppers, crickets, caterpillars and spiders.

Habitat:

Bushes, trees and vines near water.

Notes:

I leaned my bike against this small air boat shelter and went inside to eat lunch. When I came out to get my bike, I found this beautiful green snake weaving its way through the spokes of my tire and bike frame. It might have been hunting the large spider down near my pedal. I watched the snake for quite awhile and it showed no concern even when I lifted its tail and slowly encouraged it to move off my bike. This is probably the Florida rough green snake based on the fact that I found it in central Florida.