What is the difference between the greater green snake and the Chinese green tree viper? A quick guide to telling them apart

There are two all-green snakes we are most familiar with today. One is the well-known Chinese green tree viper. The other is the greater green snake, which is often mistaken for the Chinese green tree viper and tragically killed. So what are the differences between the greater green snake and the Chinese green tree viper? Today the Tuliu.com editor will explain it all to you~

Differences between the greater green snake and the Chinese green tree viper

1. Toxicity

The Chinese green tree viper is well known as one of China's top ten venomous snakes. Although its bite is not fatal. But that is actually because the amount of venom injected is small; its toxicity is still formidable.

As for the greater green snake, it has a gentle temperament, and most importantly——it is non-venomous.

2. Body shape

The Chinese green tree viper's lines look lighter and more slender, more attractive. Its whole body can grow to 60 cm to 90 cm.

The greater green snake looks much rounder. It is also larger than the Chinese green tree viper, with a whole body length of about 80 to 110 cm.

3. Head

The Chinese green tree viper has a typical triangular head, which looks dangerous at a glance. Its eyes are small, yellow or red, with pupils in a straight line. The scales on top of its head are especially fine.

The greater green snake's head is round. A pointed head means venomous and a round head means non-venomous, generally speaking. The greater green snake's eyes are quite large and black.

4. Scales and coloration

The Chinese green tree viper's color leans more toward cyan, and it has white and red lateral lines. Of course, some have no lateral lines. Its scales are fine, and its belly is yellow-green.

The greater green snake's whole body is greener, dark green. Its scales are relatively large, and its whole body is very smooth. The greater green snake looks cuter. In fact, the prototype of Little Green in Legend of the White Snake refers to the greater green snake, not the Chinese green tree viper as most people think.

5. Tail

The tail is the fastest and easiest way to identify whether it is a Chinese green tree viper. The Chinese green tree viper's tail is scorched yellow or scorched red. Especially idle

The greater green snake's tail is more slender, but the tail does not change color.

Alright, those are the differences between the greater green snake and the Chinese green tree viper that today's Tuliu.com editor has brought you. We hope everyone will look clearly before striking at a snake. If keeping one as a pet, it is recommended to choose the greater green snake. See you next time.