Grass Snake
The Grass Snake is a common, non-venomous snake native to Europe and Asia. It is a semi-aquatic snake that spends most of its time in or near water.
The Grass Snake is a powerful and opportunistic predator that preys on a variety of animals, including amphibians and fish. It is known for its unique defense mechanism: it will feign death and secrete a foul-smelling liquid when threatened.
Grass Snake
Classification
Reptilia > Squamata > Colubridae > Natrix > N. natrix
Native To
Conservation Status
Average Height
3 - 4 feet
(0.9 - 1.2 m)
Average Weight
1 - 2 lbs
(0.5 - 0.9 kg)
Average Life Span
10 - 15 years
Gestation Period
40 - 50 days
Did You Know?
The Grass Snake is a non-venomous snake native to Europe and Asia.
They are often found near water, as they are excellent swimmers and primarily feed on amphibians like frogs and newts.
When threatened, the Grass Snake may play dead, flipping onto its back and even emitting a foul-smelling liquid.
They lay eggs, typically in compost heaps or other decaying vegetation, which provides warmth for incubation.
Grass Snakes have a distinctive yellow or white collar behind their head.
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