Parrot snakes are usually found living in the rain forests of South America.
Leptophis ahaetulla is a slender, emerald green, non-venomous snake with a large triangular head. Also known as a parrot snake, it is an extremely agile breed with aggressive hunting skills that feeds on small animals or insects in its habitat. There are six different varieties of Leptophis ahaetulla and they all reproduce by laying eggs. Although they are normally found living in the tropical rain forests of South America, they can also survive in dry areas.
From the Colubridae family, this breed is an exceptionally slender snake that can grow to over 6 feet (about 2 m) in length. It is generally characterized by a bright grassy green body on top with a light green to white belly. The snake’s chin is usually light blue, and many have large yellow and black eyes on a large triangular head. Some Costa Rican parrot snakes have a band that runs the entire length of their body.
The parrot snake is diurnal, meaning it is most active during the day and sleeps in vegetation at night. In the forests where it lives, the snake’s diet helps keep amphibian populations in balance. The snake is an aggressive hunter that continually moves among the branches of trees in search of food such as amphibians, reptiles, small birds and even some insects. When threatened, it raises its front end, backs up, opens its mouth, and delivers a simulated blow to its target.
The parrot snake can be found living in a wide variety of habitats. It is usually found camouflaged in the trees or bushes of low- and medium-height tropical forests in southern Mexico, Central America, and Argentina. In addition to tropical rainforests, it can be found living in the hot, dry lands of bramble and spiny forests of Brazil.
It is important to note that some snakes called “parrots” in certain areas are poisonous. A snake known as the Guiana snake parrot resembles the nonvenomous green parrot. The Guyanese Parrot is a darker colored viper with stripes on the body, a patch of black spots, and a creamy yellow stripe across the body. The Guyanese parrot snake is found living in South American countries such as Colombia, Venezuela, and Guyana. It can also be found in Brazil, Ecuador, Peru and Bolivia.