Grass Snakes.

[adamanteus]

Hi All, I finally did it! I went out today to a spot I know to hunt for Grass Snakes (Natrix natrix helvetica). It was a long and difficult day, but after a six hour search I got one! I was hoping for a pair, but there'll be other opportunities I'm sure.



Grass Snake habitat. Cheshire, England.

[adamanteus]

Here's what I got. The lump in it's side (against the water dish) is a frog he swallowed before I caught him!



Natrix natrix helvetica.

[adamanteus]

And just in case you all thought I'd caught a headless one!



Head shot.

[adamanteus]

And just one more.



I know the photos aren't so good, I didn't want to stress him too much just yet, especially as he has a meal in his stomach. Better pics to follow soon.

[Snaky]

It's very nice. It surprises me that you are able to catch and keep them. It's not done here for any local reptiles, with some nice punishments... I've heard from quite some German keepers that they are very interesting to keep.

[drache]

And just one more.



I know the photos aren't so good, I didn't want to stress him too much just yet, especially as he has a meal in his stomach. Better pics to follow soon.

You should blush for that comment, James

Some of us wish we could take pics remotely as good as this in our good moments

and the snake is absolutely lovely

do you speak parsel tongue as well, to charm them into keeping still for you?

[adamanteus]

do you speak parsel tongue as well, to charm them into keeping still for you?

I just used super-glue on his chin! Thanks for your kind comments.

[adamanteus]

We are allowed to catch some species here, but not all. I have kept Grass Snakes before, they are fun, pretty much like a Garter Snake really.

[ssssnakeluvr]

Nice snake!!!!! I want to get a couple breeding pairs....very nice snakes!!!

[jewel-dragons]

sorrie but this is not an grass snake but a ring snake.....