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Grass snake

Natrix natrix

Grass snake (Natrix natrix)Common

Photo: Andreas Eichler · CC BY-SA 4.0

Reptilecarnivore

The grass snake is a harmless reptile found across Eurasia, often near water. It’s a skilled swimmer and mostly eats frogs and other amphibians.

  • Grass snakes are non-venomous and pose no threat to humans.
  • They spend much of their time in or near water.
  • Their diet consists almost entirely of amphibians.
WetlandFreshwaterEuropeAsia
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At a glance

Classification
Reptile
Scientific name
Natrix natrix
Habitat
Wetland, Freshwater
Regions in this directory
Europe, Asia
Diet
carnivore
Relative size
medium
IUCN Red List
Least Concern (LC)
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