Green Vine Snake Facts

Green Vine Snakes (Oxybelis Fulgidus) are Central and South American snakes of the Colubridae family. They are extremely slender snakes that can reach lengths of 6.5 feet.

Geography

The range of Green Vine Snakes extends from Mexico all the way down to Bolivia and into Argentina, making it common throughout Central and South America.

Habitat

Green Vine Snakes are arboreal (tree) snakes which reside most often in rainforests and surrounding vegetation.

Diet

The diet of this snake consists mostly of lizards and birds. Some Green Vine Snakes specialize in small hummingbirds, positioning themselves near flowers where the birds feed and striking from close distance.

Camouflage

The coloration and size of Green Vine Snakes make them perfectly adapted for life in the trees. Their green coloration blends in well with vegetation, and their slender size can give them the illusion of being vines.

Fun Fact

Because of its distinctive appearance and wide range throughout South and Central America, the Green Vine Snake is a very well-known representative of rainforest reptiles.

References

• Oxybelis fulgidus
• Green Vine Snake
• Natural History of the Vine Snake Oxybelis Fulgidus (Serpentes, Colubridae) From Brazil