Philothamnus hoplogaster, the southeastern green snake or green water snake, is a species of snake of the family Colubridae.
From Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Green Water Snake being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Philothamnus battersbyi
- Philothamnus occidentalis
- Erythrolamprus viridis
- Philothamnus natalensis
- Philodryas aestiva
- Philodryas olfersii — considered venomous
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Reptilia
- Order
- Squamata
- Family
- Colubridae
- Genus
- Philothamnus
- Species
- Philothamnus hoplogaster
Found one? Take a photo and B.inomen will suggest what it is, free.
Check your photo