The grass snake is Britain’s longest native snake 🐍 They’re usually greyish-green with dark barring on the sides, a black and yellow collar and a round pupil. Grass snakes are excellent swimmers, often found around ponds and wetlands. They lay eggs in warm places like compost heaps and the young snakes usually emerge in August or September. Have you seen any baby grass snakes recently? Read the latest blog exploring why we should celebrate, not fear, this mysterious British reptile 👉 https://b

Grass snakes in the garden should be welcomed, we have nothing to fear from them! Read our latest wildlife blog at www.rhs.org.uk/advice/advice-blogs/wildlife-in-my-garden/August-2016/grass-snakes, with all you need to know about grass snakes (inc. how to relocate if need be!) | RHS - Royal Horticultural Society

Meet the mysterious grass snake – Britain’s largest native snake and one of our most misunderstood wild neighbours. 🐍 Non-venomous and completely harmless, these beautiful reptiles are expert swimmers, stealthy hunters, and surprisingly shy. They thrive near ponds, wetlands and compost heaps – and might even call your garden home! Sadly, habitat loss is putting them at risk. By leaving wild areas in your garden, building a pond, or supporting your local Wildlife Trust, you can help give grass s