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A large grass snake lying on a tree trunk, September day

you see how perfect is the camouflage of a grass snake between ivy plants

The child caught a reptile. The danger of being bitten by a snake

Black racer snake or rat snake coiled ready to strike looking at camera. Shot in Queensland, Australia.

Close up of long water snake hiding on the tree. Coronella austriaca

$The grass snake (Natrix natrix), sometimes called the ringed snake or water snake, is a Eurasian non-venomous snake. It is often found near water and feeds almost exclusively on amphibians.\nDistribution:\nThe grass snake is widely distributed in mainland Europe, ranging from mid Scandinavia to southern Italy. It is also found in the Middle East and northwestern Africa. \nThis species is one of only three snakes to occur in Great Britain, and is distributed throughout lowland areas of England and Wales; it is almost absent from Scotland, and is not found in Ireland, which has no native snakes.\nEcology:\nFeeding:\nGrass snakes prey mainly on amphibians, especially the common toad and the common frog, although they may also occasionally eat ants and larvae. Captive snakes have been observed taking earthworms offered by hand, but dead prey items are never taken.[4] The snake will search actively for prey, often on the edges of water, using sight and sense of smell (using Jacobson's organ). They consume prey live without using constriction.\nHabitat:\nGrass snakes are strong swimmers and may be found close to fresh water, although there is evidence individual snakes often do not need bodies of water throughout the entire season. The preferred habitat appears to be open woodland and \$

Closeup of small grass snake in natural habitat in defend pose, Natrix natrix, european wildlife, Czech Republic

Natrix snake hunting in green grass at summer day

A close-up of an endangered snake with her tongue sticking out.

Color photography of a wild grass snake warming up on a big rock in the summer, in may, hidden in green bushes.

Female grass snake (Natrix natrix) crawling on a tree trunk.

Grass snake, grass snake (Natrix natrix), on lily pad, Germany

Ring Snake, Ringelnatter, (European) Grass Snake, natrix natrix, resting on a water lily leaf in wildlife by a pond

Small snake (natrix) in hands. High quality photo

European grass snake (Natrix natrix) sidling through grass and moss in a damp meadow, recognizable by the typical light crescent-shaped spots on the back of its head, copy space, selected focus

wild snake in dry field vegetation, showing tension and camouflage. Snake adapts perfectly to natural cover. snake visible among tall grass and leaves, creating sense of risk. ringed snake in nature

Macro - Forest - Europe, Romania, Suceava region

The grass snake (Natrix natrix), sometimes called the ringed snake or water snake, is a Eurasian semi-aquatic non-venomous colubrid snake.

A small lizard camouflaged in green grass, showcasing the beauty of wildlife in its natural habitat

Grass snake, eurasian semi-aquatic non-venomous colubrid snake, top view, Crava-Morozzo oasis, Cuneo

Beetles are the larvae of butterflies. The body is small, similar to a normal worm. The body has hairs and comes in a variety of colors. If anyone comes into contact with its fur, it may cause an allergic reaction.

a snake searches for food in northern Sumatra

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