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Animals
A small grass-green snake of prairie and meadow, so well camouflaged it is usually found by chance.
Field facts
HabitatPrairie remnants, wet meadows, old fields
RangeNorthern Indiana
When to lookApril to October
StatusState species of special concern (Indiana DNR / IUCN Red List)
Look-alikesRough Greensnake — keeled scales, climbs
Field note: It fades to a dull blue-grey soon after death, confusing old records.
Lesson
Watching responsibly
Mowing kills them; support late-season mowing where you can.
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