Grass snake

Grass snakes are non-venomous and are normally found near water. They feed on a wide-ranging diet, but prefer amphibians when they can catch them.

Overview
Grass snake habits
Threats to the grass snake
Grass snakes and humans
Protecting the grass snake
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Protecting the grass snake

Grass snakes are protected in the UK under the Wildlife and Countryside Act, 1981. They are a Priority Species under the UK Post-2010 Biodiversity Framework, meaning that they cannot be deliberately killed, injured or traded in any way.

Grass snake Natrix natrix

Protecting the grass snake

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