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    Grass Snakes.

    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.
    James.

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    Re: Grass Snakes.

    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.
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    Re: Grass Snakes.

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



    Head shot.
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    Re: Grass Snakes.

    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.
    James.

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    Re: Grass Snakes.

    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.

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    Re: Grass Snakes.

    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.
    James.

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    Re: Grass Snakes.

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

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    Re: Grass Snakes.

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

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    Re: Grass Snakes.

    I was hoping to catch a pair, but this one was all I saw. I'll get another on my next visit!
    James.

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    Re: Grass Snakes.

    Quote Originally Posted by jewel-dragons View Post
    sorrie but this is not an grass snake but a ring snake.....

    In the UK it's a Grass Snake. Either way it's N. n. helvetica.
    James.

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