Natal green snake
A species of Philothamnus Scientific name : Philothamnus natalensis Genus : Philothamnus
Natal green snake, A species of Philothamnus
Scientific name: Philothamnus natalensis
Genus: Philothamnus
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Description General Info
Description
Philothamnus natalensis, commonly known as the Natal green snake, is a species of snakes in the family Colubridae. The species is found in South Africa, Eswatini, Mozambique and Zimbabwe. Philothamnus occidentalis was previously considered a subspecies.
General Info
Lifespan
5-10 years
Diet
Natal green snake primarily feeds on small vertebrates, specializing in consuming lizards and frogs. It supplements its diet with occasional invertebrates, demonstrating varied feeding behaviors.
Appearance
Natal green snake is a slender snake, typically reaching lengths of up to 1 meter. Its smooth, glossy skin is predominantly bright green, often with yellow or white undersides. A distinctive characteristic of this species is its large, round eyes with vertically slit pupils. The snake exhibits no significant markings or patterns, and there are no striking differences in appearance due to age, gender or subspecies.
Behavior
Natal green snake is a non-aggressive, diurnal snake primarily known for its arboreal lifestyle, frequently observed basking and foraging in vegetation. Remarkably active and fast moving, it preys mainly on frogs and lizards. This solitary species only interacts with others during mating season, exhibiting no territorial behavior. Its green colorway aids in camouflage within its variegated, forested habitat.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Colubrids Genus
Philothamnus Species
Natal green snake 
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