A species of nonvenomous snakes, the Grass Snake is spread across a broad region of Europe and parts of Africa. Three subspecies of this snake has been identified till date.
| Kingdom |
Animalia |
| Phylum |
Chordata |
| Subphylum |
Vertebrata |
| Class |
Reptilia |
| Order |
Squamata |
| Suborder |
Serpentes |
| Family |
Colubridae |
| Subfamily |
Natricinae |
| Genus |
Natrix |
| Scientific Name |
Natrix natrix |
| Other Names |
Ringed snake, Water snake |
| Length |
2 ft 11 in–3 ft 7 in |
| Color |
Dark green, brown, yellow |
| Distribution |
Europe, northwestern Africa, Eurasia |
| Habitat |
Close to water and marsh lands |
| Diet |
Frogs, toads, larvae, earthworm, ants |
| Venom Fact |
Nonvenomous |
| Breeding Season |
June to July |
| Mode of Reproduction |
Oviparous (egg laying) |
| Clutch Size |
8-40 eggs |
| IUCN Conservation Status |
LC (IUCN 2.3) |
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Grass Snake Swimming
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Images of Grass Snakes
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Natrix Natrix
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