Live in East Tennessee and absolutely love this native snake. I’ve only seen 3 of them in the wild here in 43 years unfortunately. They are absolutely beautiful and very docile.
Woah... Under a rock?! Never would expect to see a rough green under there. I have not personally found a green snake, but I really hope to! They're so unique compared to other native snakes. Also great video!
I see them every now and then in warmer parts of the year sunning themselves on the sidewalk. Obviously they do this if the sidewalk is close to trees. At night, the road is a good place to find a lot of snakes, Dekay's Brown Snakes and Ringnecks tend to be pretty common though Ringnecks are more common close to water, particularly water that is good habitat for amphibians.
What a unique way to find a rough green! I ended up road cruising most of the rough green snakes I found in NC, it’s so interesting how comfortable they seem to be on the ground despite being primarily arboreal. Lots of good education in this one as always, good work! - Harrison and Evan
2 different people brought me those snakes within about a week one time. I was collecting Florida native snakes and keeping them a while then letting them go. But I was worried about the rough scaled green snakes so I took them to a local reptile zoo in a botanical garden. The keeper was thrilled, both were way bigger than the one in the video and very healthy. He said he'd try to breed them and they'd be displayed for a while then let loose on the garden grounds. He wanted to release a bunch of babies too. I don't know how it worked out though.
Hmm, I don't know much about rough green captive breeding but I don't think it would be super hard since they would just eat crickets and lay eggs in mulch probably.
@@TheWildReportOfficial the reptile keeper thought those snakes would be easy to care for. But there wasn't an internet full of information back then so I didn't know what to do except let them go or take them to an expert.
I lived in NC for 8 years and only once saw one of these green snakes. It was climbing on the fence and I could tell it was non venomous by it's eyes and head shape. I handled it for awhile, it was so beautiful, and then placed it back on the fence. I've always wondered what kind of snake it was...now I know.
I actually saved one of these little fellas a few years ago, from a spider web no less. It was stuck in a spider web under a park bench, and my friend noticed it but thought it was a rubber snake. I went and checked, and scraped my shoe in front of it. It quickly came to life, only to show it's struggle to try to escape the web. My friends were scared, but I know they're harmless. So I took him loose from the webs and went to a water faucet to wash it off. The poor thing was scared though, trying to nip at me and even pooed on me, but yeah I washed it off. Then I walked it out into the woods and let it loose to climb a bush. Once it latched onto the branch, it turned around and just stared at me for like 30 seconds. I think it wished it could thank me.
@@TheWildReportOfficial If by chance I ever see that snake again, I'll recognize it by its facial scars. Apparently the day before, visitors to the park had tossed some hot barbecue coals and apparently it had burned the snake's face the day before. At least the snake wasn't too badly injured, and still had both eyes, but yeah it was obvious it had been burned the day before from the hot coals. I think someone tossed hot coals on it intentionally ☹️
I found one of these out birding. It was completely motionless and in matching colored grass. I thought maybe it was dead so I touched him and he took off. Very cool snake! Thanks for making the video.
Me and my sister caught a queensnake a few days ago and it played dead and i knew it wasn’t actually dead because after a little bit of time of handling it. It almost sprung back to life and when I released it. It acted normal so a pretty odd behavior in my opinion
Great question! They are in the same genus but are different species, so they are pretty distinct from one another. I'd love to find a smooth green some day!
@@TheWildReportOfficial I live on the coast right outside wilmington it's always a treat to see a local doing something important. Well more inland then coast but not far
What are the chances one of these could be living in Utah. Picked one up from a bush about 20 years ago it was super nice. I’ve never seen another since.
I live nowhere near North Carolina and I found one of them and my cat was trying to eat the snake my dad got my cats away so yeah we put him in a savers please
Hey Ben I was wondering do you ever get out of North Carolina? I'm hoping you do. I'm doing what I enjoy by leaving to find really cool stuff. Neither you or the Wildlife Brothers has ever caught a mole kingsnake I've only caught 3. But it's what catch we video. I can feel that my time is short according to my doctor maybe 3 years left? Ben emailed me, I'll explain. John
While the "green" part of the name may be obvious, the "rough" part is based on its penchant for starting bar fights.
Live in East Tennessee and absolutely love this native snake. I’ve only seen 3 of them in the wild here in 43 years unfortunately. They are absolutely beautiful and very docile.
They are such tropical looking snakes. Thanks for explaining the rough vs smooth thing, that makes tons of sense. Great Video Ben
-JJ
They definitely look like rainforest snakes to me. And I'm glad it was helpful!
I live in North Carolina and I love finding snakes on hikes and taking pictures of them. I’m gonna look for these little fellas! So cute!
Awesome, they are an excellent beginner snake :)
Woah... Under a rock?! Never would expect to see a rough green under there. I have not personally found a green snake, but I really hope to! They're so unique compared to other native snakes. Also great video!
I see them every now and then in warmer parts of the year sunning themselves on the sidewalk. Obviously they do this if the sidewalk is close to trees. At night, the road is a good place to find a lot of snakes, Dekay's Brown Snakes and Ringnecks tend to be pretty common though Ringnecks are more common close to water, particularly water that is good habitat for amphibians.
Such a neat little snake, I've seen a few of them in my neck of the woods near the coast and they're super docile.
What an awesome species! I found my 2 lifers 2 years ago next to each other! They’re unreal. Great video, Ben!
Oh neat, I wonder if they were a pair?! Thanks dude.
What a unique way to find a rough green! I ended up road cruising most of the rough green snakes I found in NC, it’s so interesting how comfortable they seem to be on the ground despite being primarily arboreal. Lots of good education in this one as always, good work!
- Harrison and Evan
2 different people brought me those snakes within about a week one time. I was collecting Florida native snakes and keeping them a while then letting them go. But I was worried about the rough scaled green snakes so I took them to a local reptile zoo in a botanical garden. The keeper was thrilled, both were way bigger than the one in the video and very healthy. He said he'd try to breed them and they'd be displayed for a while then let loose on the garden grounds. He wanted to release a bunch of babies too. I don't know how it worked out though.
Hmm, I don't know much about rough green captive breeding but I don't think it would be super hard since they would just eat crickets and lay eggs in mulch probably.
@@TheWildReportOfficial the reptile keeper thought those snakes would be easy to care for. But there wasn't an internet full of information back then so I didn't know what to do except let them go or take them to an expert.
Still sad for the snakes.
Beautiful, gorgeous snake.
I think so too!
this snake made me fall in love with snakes. such a benevolent and gentle creature.
YES I'm so glad to hear that!
@@TheWildReportOfficial do you have any experience with the inland taipan?
I lived in NC for 8 years and only once saw one of these green snakes. It was climbing on the fence and I could tell it was non venomous by it's eyes and head shape. I handled it for awhile, it was so beautiful, and then placed it back on the fence. I've always wondered what kind of snake it was...now I know.
I actually saved one of these little fellas a few years ago, from a spider web no less.
It was stuck in a spider web under a park bench, and my friend noticed it but thought it was a rubber snake. I went and checked, and scraped my shoe in front of it. It quickly came to life, only to show it's struggle to try to escape the web.
My friends were scared, but I know they're harmless. So I took him loose from the webs and went to a water faucet to wash it off. The poor thing was scared though, trying to nip at me and even pooed on me, but yeah I washed it off.
Then I walked it out into the woods and let it loose to climb a bush. Once it latched onto the branch, it turned around and just stared at me for like 30 seconds.
I think it wished it could thank me.
No way, it's crazy that one got stuck in a web! I am simultaneously glad you rescued the snake and sad that the spider lost a huge meal haha
@@TheWildReportOfficial If by chance I ever see that snake again, I'll recognize it by its facial scars.
Apparently the day before, visitors to the park had tossed some hot barbecue coals and apparently it had burned the snake's face the day before.
At least the snake wasn't too badly injured, and still had both eyes, but yeah it was obvious it had been burned the day before from the hot coals.
I think someone tossed hot coals on it intentionally ☹️
What a beautiful lil green friend 🐍💚💚💚
Awesome video! Awesome snake! I always love finding rough green snakes! Also, it's interesting how they turn blue when they die.
Thank you! Yeah that's something I forgot to mention in this video but is really interesting.
Very cute little snake.
Gotta love the little green noodles!
Very cool Ben! You have the most luck finding these beauties! 🐍
Excellent video keep up the awesome videos coming
Very illustrating like always!
Been living in NC for 51 years. I might have seen 3 of these.
They are definitely not commonly spotted unless they are on the ground!
Thanks! Under a rock.. wow!! Still on my bucket list, I’ll keep looking lol thanks again!
Yeah I was totally mystified. Good luck!
Awesome video. I have a RGS of my own and I love him. Great channel.
Thank you! Yeah they are lovely snakes, I'd totally own one if given the chance.
Nice find, those field sites are paying off. We used to find smooth greens in CO under rocks a lot. Strange for an arboreal snake like that.
Weird! It must be a thermal preference thing, but I wonder how they heat up when there aren't rocks around.
@@TheWildReportOfficial yeah, who knows, I never found them in bushes or shrubs back in CO. Go figure.
I found one of these out birding. It was completely motionless and in matching colored grass. I thought maybe it was dead so I touched him and he took off. Very cool snake! Thanks for making the video.
That's awesome, it's always fun spotting these in the wild when they think you can't see them. Glad you enjoyed the video!
I saw one today in my backyard garden
Cool!
Dude I LOVE these and haven't found one in forever. Gotta find some this Spring.
I never get tired of seeing them, they are so cute!
Been in florida for 28 years, I've only ever seen 2 of these my whole life. One of which I just seen today. Also, I got that very same shirt!🤓
@grim.0321 Haha that's awesome. I love this shirt!
You rock Ben!! Thanks bro
Beautiful find!!!
Yes it was!
Have a nice day my friend
You too!
Nice report! Subbed.
Thanks very much, appreciate the subscription!
It’s beautiful 🐍
They are little gems!
Found one of these beautiful babies on a walk!
They are such neat snakes!
Me and my sister caught a queensnake a few days ago and it played dead and i knew it wasn’t actually dead because after a little bit of time of handling it. It almost sprung back to life and when I released it. It acted normal so a pretty odd behavior in my opinion
They are so cute n cool
Keep it up bro hope all is well
Thanks man, will do!
Love this sp! Hoping to get out soon and shine for them at night
They are so neat! Yeah I've heard that's a good way to find them but haven't had any success with it myself.
I have found a lot of them on overhanging tree limbs on tuckertown Reservoir, Davidson County, North Carolina.
They do seem to like hanging out over water, maybe because there's more insects or something? I'm not really sure the exact reason.
@@TheWildReportOfficial exactly their diet consist mostly of insects along with spiders and worms.
I've only seen one in the wild once as a child, I've always wanted one as a pet
In Michigan, we have the "Smooth Green Snake", how much different are the two? ~thanks!
Great question! They are in the same genus but are different species, so they are pretty distinct from one another. I'd love to find a smooth green some day!
Cuuuuute!
Aish great explanation I have killed 5 of green snakes in mpumalanga I did know is friendly
Benzeno do you know GoHerping, you are both in North Carolina ?
I don't know him personally but I know of him.
BRO THIS IS IN MY BACKYARD
Bro lookin swol
Dang are yall out of NC? I clicked on the video because it's always a treat to spot a green snake and I too am a native
Yes indeed!
@@TheWildReportOfficial I live on the coast right outside wilmington it's always a treat to see a local doing something important. Well more inland then coast but not far
@@TheWildReportOfficial also the coral snake is pretty but I would have to say the green snake is one of my favorites visually
What are the chances one of these could be living in Utah. Picked one up from a bush about 20 years ago it was super nice. I’ve never seen another since.
Hey please, saw one in my yard today and just wanted to ask if they spit?
They don't, they're totally harmless!
Basically it’s a mini black racer but green.
Just hit one with my weed wacker and feel awful. Cool looking little guy.
Dude I hate snakes but that is pretty
Ok so, they are perfect for me, problem is- I live in Alabama-
I live nowhere near North Carolina and I found one of them and my cat was trying to eat the snake my dad got my cats away so yeah we put him in a savers please
Thanks for helping the little noodle out!
It is venomous or non venomous ?..
Non-venomous
@@TheWildReportOfficial is it scientifically proved
Aw dang, I've climbed so many trees in North Carolina during my childhood and never seen one of these 😂
They're secretive little things, but sometimes they just magically appear in random places (like under a rock).
@@TheWildReportOfficial yeah, a 9-year-old girl swinging in a tree was probably not the least intimidating thing to snakes
Saw it in my tiled studio apartment
What was it doing there? Well…. We got scared and some ppl killed it
First
Tell that snake do what I did leave North Carolina it's so Ghetto. I'm back in Portsmouth New Hampshire again.
Hey Ben I was wondering do you ever get out of North Carolina? I'm hoping you do. I'm doing what I enjoy by leaving to find really cool stuff. Neither you or the Wildlife Brothers has ever caught a mole kingsnake I've only caught 3. But it's what catch we video. I can feel that my time is short according to my doctor maybe 3 years left? Ben emailed me, I'll explain. John