Grass Snake
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Grass Snake
Natrix natrix
The Grass Snake is a slender snake that loves to live near water! They are often seen swimming gracefully.
Habitat: Wetlands and grassy areas
Appearance
The Grass Snake is typically olive-green to brownish-grey with dark spots along its sides. It has a distinctive yellow or white collar behind its head, bordered by black, making it easy to identify. Its body is slender.
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassSquamataOrderSerpentesFamilyColubridaeGenusNatrix
Category
ReptilesRarity
Common
Danger
2/5 · Low
Snaps
1
Interesting facts
Baby grass snakes are only as long as your finger when they hatch!
Their eggs are often laid in warm compost piles or rotting leaves.
They can play dead by flipping over and pretending to be lifeless!
They have a gland that makes them smell bad to scare predators!
Special abilities
Ability
Drama Queen
Grass Snake can play dead by flipping onto its back and staying still, which helps them avoid predators.
Ability
Stinky Spray
Grass Snake has glands that release a strong-smelling musk when threatened, helping them deter attackers.
Ability
Warm Nest Builder
Grass Snake can lay eggs in warm compost heaps or rotting vegetation, which helps them incubate naturally.
Measurements & details
- Length
- 60-120 cm
- Weight
- 0.1-0.3 kg
- Lifespan
- 10-15 years
- Top Speed
- 3 km/h
- Swim Speed
- 2 km/h
- Clutch Size
- 10-40
- Incubation
- 40-70 days
- Maximum Depth
- 2 m
Diet & Feeding
Grass snakes are carnivores that primarily hunt amphibians and fish in their watery habitats.
Primary Foods
- frogs
- toads
- newts
- fish
Foraging Method
- Pursuit
Ecological connections
eaten by
Common Buzzard
Buteo buteo
A common predator, especially for younger snakes.
hunts
Common Frog
Rana temporaria
A primary food source, caught near water.
hunts
Common Toad
Bufo bufo
Another common amphibian prey item for the snake.
Traits
Wildlife
Wildlife encompasses all undomesticated animal and plant life existing in their natural habitats.
Piscivorous
Piscivorous organisms are animals that primarily subsist on a diet of fish.
Wetland
This habitat trait identifies species found in wetlands, which are areas of land saturated with water, either permanently or seasonally, including marshes, swamps, and bogs.
Aquatic
Aquatic habitats encompass environments where organisms live predominantly in water, including oceans, rivers, lakes, and wetlands.
Nocturnal
Nocturnal animals are primarily active during the nighttime hours, typically resting or sleeping during the day.
Also known as
Ringed SnakeWater Snake
Collections
Safety
Danger
2/5 · Low
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long is Grass Snake?
60-120 cm
How much does Grass Snake weigh?
0.1-0.3 kg
How long does Grass Snake live?
10-15 years
How fast can Grass Snake move?
3 km/h
What does Grass Snake eat?
Grass snakes are carnivores that primarily hunt amphibians and fish in their watery habitats.
How fast can Grass Snake swim?
2 km/h
Where is Grass Snake usually found?
Wetlands and grassy areas
How does Grass Snake hunt?
Pursuit
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