Family:  COLUBRIDAE

Genus: OPHEODRYS

Species: aestivus

Origin:  south-east USA

Habitat: moist meadows and woodlands, near water

Diet:  Spiders, Insects,

Length:  19 - 24 inch

Temperatures:  68°F to 86°F

Humidity:  60 - 80 %

Illumunation duration: 10 - 12 hours

Speciales: Oviparously, 3-4 month hibernation, ultraviolet irradiation, regularly dispensation of vitamins and minerals