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European Grass Snake

Natrix natrix

Photo by moralcoral
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Description:

This species is one of only three snakes to occur in Great Britain. Its a non-venomous snake. It is often found near water and feeds almost exclusively on amphibians.

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Comments (4)

Great pic moralcoral! ceherzog, 3 snake species is at least 3 more than neighbouring Ireland, which has none:-)
There are only 3 snake species in Great Britain? Almost unbelievable. Nice photo.
Love this picture..
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PublishedOctober 25, 2011

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