OuiSi Nature card 20: Parrot Snake. Photograph by Jose G Martinez-Fonseca The whole photograph behind card 20: Parrot Snake. Photograph by Jose G Martinez-Fonseca

OuiSi Nature · Card 20

Parrot Snake

Leptophis ahaetulla

Location
Rivas, Nicaragua
Date
January 24, 2012

Description

The Parrot Snake gets its name from its bright green color. Individuals of this slender non-venomous snake species can reach 2 meters in total length. The diet of this species can be very variable and include lizards, birds, and small mammals.

Jose G Martinez-Fonseca

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Jose G Martinez-Fonseca

Wildlife and landscape photographer, PhD student at Northern Arizona University

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Parrot Snake

Photograph by Jose G Martinez-Fonseca