green dorsal color. The generic name, Opheodrys, is derived from Greek ophios, meaning "serpent", and drys, "tree". The rough green snake ranges throughout
Caledonia in 2011 at a depth of 360–460 m (1,200–1,500 ft). The prefix 'Ophio' comes form the Ancient Greek word for serpent, and 'jura' is derived from
L-amino-acid:oxygen oxidoreductase (deaminating). This enzyme is also called ophio-amino-acid oxidase. As of late 2007, 11 structures have been solved for