The difference between an emerald green snake and a bamboo leaf green is that the bamboo leaf green is highly venomous, while the emerald green snake is non-venomous.
The emerald green snake is not only non-venomous, but also timid. It mainly eats earthworms and runs away when it encounters people. The green snake has an oval head and is not aggressive. The emerald green snake is good at using its body color to hide its whereabouts to protect itself. It is active during the day and at night, but the emerald green snake is often seen during the day. The body of the emerald green snake turns blue when it is dead or near death.
The head of the emerald green is triangular. The eyes are generally in a vertical line and look aggressive. The bamboo leaf green has a cheek socket between its eyes and nose. Whether it is green or not, every species of bamboo leaf green in the genus is poisonous. Despite its name, not all bamboo leaf greens are lime green.
How to keep an emerald green snake in captivity
The best way to keep an emerald green snake is in a clear snake feeding box. If you don't have one, you can make your own or use a clear plexiglass container instead. Before feeding, you can lay a layer of sandy soil inside the box and plant plants or flowers suitable for indoor growth to create a quiet and comfortable living environment for the snake. It is best to place the feeding box in a secluded area to prevent human interference.
The diet of the snake includes earthworms and various types of insects. Just purchased back to the green snake, in order to lure it to eat, earthworms or other food can be broken skin, with the odor of food body fluids to attract the snake. After the snake is full, it can not eat for a few days in a row, it is best not to feed each time, but to insist on regular feeding.
The emerald green snake, like other snakes, prefers a cool, moist environment. In summer, when the temperature is up to 30 ℃ or more, it is necessary to take measures to prevent heat and cooling, in addition to moving the feeding box to a cooler place, it is best to install a miniature fan in the box and atomized water device. Both heat and humidity can be increased, which is conducive to the growth and development of snakes.