What is glass snake?

The glass snake, or Eastern glass lizard (Ophisaurus ventralis), is a legless lizard found primarily in the southeastern United States. Despite its snake-like appearance, it is not a true snake but a lizard that can grow up to 4 feet long. It has a fragile, elongated body and can shed its tail as a defensive mechanism, which may give the appearance of breaking like glass. Glass snakes are typically found in grasslands, forests, and sandy areas, where they feed on insects and small invertebrates.