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BARON’S GREEN RACER
ROUGH GREEN SNAKE Next time you take a walk in nature or visit the Zoo, see if you can spot any camouflaged snakes! REMEMBER: Snakes are wild animals and can be observed, in the wild, but should never be caught or handled. Respect their space to keep them and yourself safe!
on the forest floor, or maybe they are bright green
like vines hanging from a tree. Other snakes use
They might be brown or black and look like leaves
bright colors to warn animals that they are
venomous and should be left alone.
them survive! Some blend in with their habitat
Many snakes use the color of their skin to help
SEARCHING FOR
SEARCHING FOR
to hide from predators and prey.
SNAKES!
SNAKES!
RETICULATED PYTHON SALT-DOUGH SALT-DOUGH
PUERTO RICAN BOA SNAKES SNAKES
