Green Snake Western Smooth behavior

The Western Smooth Green Snake, though once extremely common in the prairies and grasslands of North America, is fast disappearing, seemingly less able to adapt to the lawns and parks of cities than its cousin, the Eastern Smooth Green Snake.

Living in grasses, the Western Smooth Green Snake is also known as the Green Grass Snake. During the winter, the Western Smooth Green Snake hibernates until the warmth of spring returns. In the summer, the female Western Smooth Green Snake will lay four to nine small, white eggs. Within about a month, just before or at the beginning of autumn, the eggs will hatch. These snakes are docile and shy, and if found in your garden will make useful pest control. It is important not to harm Western Smooth Green Snakes, however, as they are greatly affected by loss of their native prairies. These snakes generally do not bite. The Western Smooth Green Snake should not be kept, however, as he most likely will not eat if held in captivity.