Rough Green Snakes (Opheodrys aestivus) are common across the southeastern US. They’re active during the day and are often found lying still in bushes or low tree branches along creeks and lakes. Rough Green Snakes are sit-and-wait predators that use their large eyes to spot prey such as spiders and insects. But what’s up with the head-bobbing? A new dance craze? Some recent research on other snakes suggests that it may help them avoid being noticed by a predator. On windy days, this head-bobbin

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Rough Green Snakes (Opheodrys aestivus) are common across the southeastern US. They’re active during the day and are often found lying still in bushes or low tree branches along creeks and lakes. They hang out in these habitats as sit-and-wait predators that use their large eyes (the better to see you) to spot prey such as spiders and insects. But what’s up with the head-bobbing in this video? Have I missed out on the new dance craze? Some research on other snakes suggests these movements may he