Baron’s Green Racer (Philodryas baroni)

The Baron’s Green Racer (Philodryas baroni) is a slender, fast-moving colubrid snake native to South America, particularly Argentina, Bolivia, and Paraguay. Known for its striking bright green coloration and elongated head with a pointed snout, it blends seamlessly into foliage, making it an effective ambush predator. Although rear-fanged and mildly venomous, it poses little threat to humans. Philodryas baroni is diurnal and arboreal, feeding primarily on lizards, frogs, and small birds. Its vivid appearance and agile nature make it a fascinating, though specialized, species in the world of herpetology.