Grass Snakes.

[Stefan-A]

Nice.

Still haven't figured out what permits you need to keep domestic species (haven't really tried either), but I'm still dreaming of those grass snakes.

You haven't had any smooth snakes, have you James?

[adamanteus]

Never even seen one Stefan...which is just as well because they are fully protected here. I don't know if I could resist!!

[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.

[dannyj]

Quality James - 6 hours is a long time though -your mad - but you got what you wanted

Keep us informed on progress and well done

[adamanteus]

Thanks Danny. Next time you could come with me...then you can get your feet wet too! I'll keep him quarantined for a while, then once he's in a proper viv I'll post some more (better) photos.

[Cazador]

What a beauty, James!!! I was really impressed the first time you guys started posting pictures of grass snakes, but this one's something else... great pattern and definition. What's the story? Was it in the water or on the bank, and did you have to chase it? Inquiring minds want to know.

Rick

Parselmouth, heh, heh, heh. Jump in my bag, little snake .

[adamanteus]

He is a beauty isn't he? He was resting on a floating mat of vegetation, having just swallowed a frog. I spotted him and just kinda launched myself headlong into the slop! Then he musked me...as if I wasn't messed up enough already! I'm just really pleased he didn't regurgitate his meal.

[Josh]

when are u goin back?

[Sid]

James,
Nice capture... and the photos are very good.

Sid