Snakes come in a variety of sizes and colors. One of the most common colors for snakes is green – perhaps because it helps them blend into their environments better. For whatever reason, it’s pretty clear that the green snake family has a lot of members! 

Some of the most common types of green snakes include the Boomslang, Green Mamba, Python, Emerald Green Tree Boa, and Green Anaconda. These snakes are huge and well-known. In addition, many stand out even more for their toxic venom. 

Read on to learn more about these snakes. We’ll discuss their markings, what makes them unique, and their living environment. Let’s get started. 

1. Boomslang

The Boomslang is likely the least well-known snake on our list. This snake only resides in Africa, so people rarely talk about it. 

The Boomslang is one of the most dangerous snakes native to this area. To the locals, it is known as the “tree snake.” While this sounds harmless, this snake is not one to be messed with. With glands packed with some of the most potent venoms in the world, you should avoid this green snake at all costs – should you come across one. 

Boomslangs can vary in color, but nearly all the males appear as a bright green color. This color comes as a refraction of light on their scales. While the actual color is a little darker intermixed with blue, you’d never know from a distance. 

The colors of the Boomslang are some of the prettiest in the world. The scales, which layer on top of one another, give it a uniqueness not often found in the animal world. 

You can identify the Boomslang by a few features. 

Look for a long green snake with hints of blue (if you’re close enough). This snake has a small head and large eyes that occupy most of its head space. 

Despite the danger the Boomslang can present, it rarely attacks. In general, it remains timid unless provoked. 

People sometimes confuse the Boomslang with the Green Mamba discussed below.

2. Green Mamba

There are two types of Green Mambas – the Eastern Green Mamba and the Western Green Mamba. Of these two, the Eastern is much better known. 

This snake has long been feared by locals who live nearby its natural habitat in East Africa. This is no surprise, as this snake is one of the most venomous in the area. Of course, it’s also one of the most stunning snakes. 

Green Mambas are long, large, and brightly colored. They are a striking green. While it may not sound like it initially, this bright color works as an excellent camouflage for the deep jungles where they live. 

The underside of this snake is typically a pale yellow or light green. Its body is long and flat, with a less prominent head. 

Look for large round eyes with this snake.

3. Green Tree Python

Pythons come in a few different colors, but the Green Tree Python is one of the most beautiful. This snake lives in a few different areas, but you can most commonly find it in New Guinea and Indonesia. 

The Green Tree Python is massive – measuring more than 6 feet (2 meters) long and weighing almost 4 pounds (1.6 kg). 

The Green Python’s identifying features are its lime green color and large triangular head. You can often find this snake coiling around small tree branches deep in the jungle.

It’s also well-known in captivity. 

4. Emerald Green Tree Boa

Boa Constrictors are known as one of the world’s most dangerous but equally fascinating snakes. The Emerald Green Tree Boa sometimes gets left behind in this, as it is lesser known than some of its cousins. However, this snake is one of the most stunning in the world. 

It is similar to the Green Tree Python in color – maintaining bright, lime-green scales and a pale yellow underside. However, it is differentiated by the white stripes running along its body. 

These snakes are typically about 5 feet (2 meters) in length. 

This snake often lurks deep in the jungles of South America. It loves moist environments, and there’s no better place than these tropical rainforests. 

5. Green Anaconda

The Green Anaconda, sometimes called the Emerald Anaconda, is one of the largest green snakes. Measuring up to 30 feet (9 meters) long, this snake is not one you want to run into one on a walk. 

Like the Boa discussed above, this snake is native to the rainforests in South America. Unlike the Boa, however, the Green Anaconda prefers to stick closer to the ground rather than in the trees. This is likely because of its massive length. 

You can identify this snake by its long body, bright green color, and huge triangular head. Look for a pattern of black spots intermixed with the green over its body. The eyes also sit on top of the head rather than on the sides of its head – one of its unique features.

The Green Anaconda isn’t one to be tampered with but provides a fascinating look.