Species information
Natal Green snake
Philothamnus natalensis
Common name
Natal Green snake
Scientific name
Philothamnus natalensis
Family
Colubridae
Appearance
The natal green snake is a small slender snake which has fairly strongly keeled scales. It is bright green although the young sometimes display black bands on the neck.
Locality
South Africa, Mozambique, Zimbabwe.
Adult size
2-3ft.
Approx lifespan
Not known, but thought to be approx 6-12years.
REcomended vivarium size
A 24in high vivarium should be used for this climbing species.
Basic set up type
Offer sturdy branches and dense foliage (plant life, real or fake) for hiding.
Diet
It the wild the Natal Green snake would eat lizards and amphibians, in captivity specimens should be weaned onto rodents of the appropriate size.
Further reading
N/A
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