I know that I have posted photos of a grass snake before (see – ‘Grass Snake‘) but when I noticed one today (twice the size of the one I saw last September), I was rather excited.
One of a healthy population of grass snakes (Natrix natrix) at The Priory.
And very pleased. While I can’t say that I approve of their diet (frogs and toads), I am only too happy to have such an impressive resident in the gardens.
Grass snake
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