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ReptileLCLeast Concern

Grass Snake

Natrix helvetica

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Britain's largest native reptile and the only egg-laying snake, often found near water where it hunts frogs and toads. Identified by its yellow and black collar and olive-green colouring. It can feign death when threatened.

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Quick Facts

Category
Reptile
Latin name
Natrix helvetica
IUCN Status
LC — Least Concern
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Conservation Status: LC

Least Concern — assessed by the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.