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The bright coloration and markings are very distinctive among South American snakes. Juveniles vary in color between various shades of light and dark orange or brick-red before ontogenetic coloration sets in and the animals turn emerald green (after 9–12 months of age). [7]
Philothamnus heterodermus, the emerald green snake or variable green snake, is a species of snake of the family Colubridae. [2] The snake is found in central Africa. [2]
Philothamnus ruandae, the Ruanda emerald green snake or Rwanda forest green snake, is a species of snake of the family Colubridae. [ 2 ] The snake is found in Rwanda , Republic of the Congo , and Uganda .
The snake, a type of pit viper, is saturated in color. “In life or in freshly preserved animals, the body is uniform bright green, grass-green, emerald-green or deep green,” the researchers said.
Adult specimens may exceed 100 centimetres (39 in), but are usually less than 80 centimetres (31 in) in length. These are relatively slender snakes and have a prehensile tail. [3] B. lateralis. The color pattern consists of an emerald green to bluish green ground color, overlaid with a series of yellow alternating paravertebral vertical bars.
The smooth green snake relies on an environment matching its green scales for camouflage to protect itself from predators. If threatened, a smooth green snake will usually flee. It is a docile snake, seldom biting and usually allowing humans to come close. If provoked, it can secrete a substance from its anal gland, causing a foul smell. [13]
Philothamnus heterodermus (Hallowell, 1857) – emerald green snake, variable green snake; Philothamnus heterolepidotus (Günther, 1863) – slender green snake; Philothamnus hoplogaster (Günther, 1863) – southeastern green snake, green water snake; Philothamnus hughesi J. Trape & Roux-Estève, 1990 – Hughes's green snake
The green anaconda (Eunectes murinus), also known as the giant anaconda, emerald anaconda, common anaconda, common water boa, or southern green anaconda, is a semi-aquatic boa species found in South America and the Caribbean island of Trinidad. It is the largest, heaviest, and second longest (after the reticulated python) snake in the