Surrey Amphibian and Reptile Group (SARG) 

Grass Snake

Nomenclature

Common name:  grass snake 
Taxonomy:   (Linnaeus 1758)
Other Names:  Collared snake
Neidr y gwair (Welsh)
Ringed snake (Archaic)
Common snake (Archaic)
Green snake (Archaic)
Hedge snake (Archaic)
Water snake (Archaic)


Introduction


Identification


Morphology


Sexual Dimorphism


Could be mistaken for


Distribution


Habitat


Activity


Food


Predators


Shelter


Reproduction


Juveniles


Conservation


Links


Information

Principal Author(s):Main Illustrator:Edited by:Updated:
Robert VaughanVariousReviewer03 Jul 2008