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Baron’s Green Racer (Philodryas baroni)
An adult Baron's Green Racer showing its slender, green body and pointed snout. This arboreal snake relies on camouflage and speed rather than brute force, and it comes with a built-in “air freshener” (musk) for those who handle it too roughly.
Data Sheet
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| Common Name | Baron's Green Racer |
| Scientific Name | Philodryas baroni |
| Other Names | Baron's Racer, Argentine Long-nosed Tree Snake, Baroni Racer |
| Family | Colubridae |
| Genus | baroni |
| Species | baroni |
| Grouping | venomous |
| Difficulty | intermediate |
| Basking Temperature | 85-90°F (29-32°C) |
| Cool End | 72-77°F (22-25°C) |
| Humidity | Moderate (30-60%) |
| Diet | Carnivorous – feeds readily on rodents (mice, young rats), loves small birds (quail chicks), can take amphibian/reptile prey. |
| Notes | Venomous (rear fanged) |
Videos
Excellent, detailed video. Not sure about cohabitation, usually not a good idea, proceed with caution.
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