The barred grass snake is one of six reptile species in the UK. The grass snake is our longest snake, but don't worry if you find one in the compost heap - it's harmless! Look out for this green and yellow beauty in grasslands and wetlands, too.

Grass snakes are the UK’s most common snake species. Common names: grass snake, barred grass snake. Scientific name: Natrix helvetica. Family: Colubridae. Habitat: wetland, woodland, farmland, grassland. Diet: amphibians, fish, small mammals, birds. Predators: birds of prey, herons, mammalian carnivores. Origin: native.

The grass snake is the largest reptile in Britain, growing to about one metre long. Its preferred habitat is damp areas like ponds, reservoirs and marshes, also making use of the surrounding terrestrial habitat such as grassland, scrub and woodland. They feed mostly on …

There are three species of snake native to the UK: grass snake, adder and smooth snake. Depending on where you are will affect what type of snake you're more likely to see. The adder is a greyish snake, with a dark and very distinct zig-zag pattern down its back, and a red eye.

Grass snakes are protected by law in Great Britain. It is illegal to deliberately kill, injure or sell grass snakes. Read more about Britain's only egg-laying snake in this leaflet!

2021年12月8日 · The grass snake has a boring reputation in Britain. It’s green, and it slithers though grass – so what? However, the species is known for its immense swimming capabilities. Its name is misleading, as the grass snake only spends the majority of its time in grass from July onwards when its hunger massively increases and its aggression levels ...

2024年11月18日 · The grass snake is the UK’s largest native snake species, with adults typically reaching lengths between 90 and 150 cm, though some individuals can grow up to 2 meters. It has a sleek, elongated body, olive-green to brownish in …

The Grass Snake (Natrix helvetica) is Britain’s longest snake, with large females sometimes reaching up to 1.5m in length! Grass snakes are usually olive green with black bars along the flanks and small black dots on the dorsal side.

Grass snakes are Britain’s only egg-laying snake. The females lay up to around 40 off-white, leathery eggs in June or July, in warm places and preferably rotting vegetation – including garden compost heaps.

Grass Snakes can be found across much of mainland England and Wales with a small number occurring in southwest Scotland. Find out where you can spot Grass Snakes at an RSPB reserve Adder