This snake is one of several Green Racers found in the Ibera Marshes.  It is a member of the family Colubridae and is tree dwelling and diurnal.

It has a mildly venemous bite and preys on rodents, amphibians, lizards, birds and even other snakes.

It can grow up to a length of 1.5m, is bright green dorsally with a more yellowish venter.  It also has a flat bronze-coloured head.