A picture I took of a grass snake (Natrix natrix) back in 2016 in France r/herpetology
Grass snake Scientific name: Natrix helvetica The grass snake is our longest snake, but don't worry if you find one in the compost heap - it's harmless! Look out for this green and yellow beauty in grasslands and wetlands, too. Species information Category Reptiles Statistics Length: 90-150cm Weight: 240g Average lifespan: 15-25 years
Grass Snake Coiled Round Eggs, Alsace, France Photograph by Sylvain Cordier / Pixels
'There is a deep and irrational fear of snakes in France' "It is true that there is a deep and irrational fear of snakes in France," said Matthieu Berroneau. "It is handed down through the generations and the first reaction of many people when they see a snake is to kill it - something which is now illegal."
Grass snake capturing a Common Toad France Stock Photo 151778373 Alamy
The grass snake is widely distributed in mainland Europe, ranging from mid . It is also found in the Middle East and northwestern Africa. Grass snakes in Britain were thought to belong to the subspecies N. n. helvetica but have been reclassified as the barred grass snake Natrix helvetica.
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Natrix astreptophora, the red-eyed grass snake or the Iberian grass snake, is a species of natricine snake found in the Iberian Peninsula, south of France, and some coastal areas in Maghreb, from Tangier to Tunisia. [1] [2] Long considered a subscpesies of the European grass snake, Natrix natrix, the subecpesies was split off from that taxon in.
The barred grass snake is described as a separate species
The grass snake is very common in France, especially in the southern, warmer parts of the country. Grass snake (couleuvre vert et jaune) Reputedly the grass snake in France can reach 2metres in length, although 1.3 metres is a more usual maximum. Still large enough to startle those who, not infrequently, come across them.
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Natrix maura. Viperine snake. Vipère d'Orsini. Vipera ursinii. Orsini's viper. Seoane's viper. Vipera seoanei. Vipère de Séoane. A quick guide to the major visible differences between the Vipera (Adders & vipers) and the other snakes to be found in France.
All about the Grass snakes in France
Iberian Grass Snake. by berniedup is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0. The Iberian Grass Snake (Natrix astreptophora) can be found in the southwestern region of France and on the Iberian Peninsula.. (Natrix helvetica) shares many physical characteristics with the more common grass snake, these types of snakes in France can be identified by their.
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Vipera berus Also known as the Common European Adder / Viper. Identifying Characteristics: Adults average around 55 cm (22 in) long. Color varies and can be brown, red, or light grey with a zigzag stripe on the back. But some individuals are entirely black. The head is fairly large and distinct and has a distinctive dark V or X on the back.
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The grass snake and dice snake, for example, thrive in these environments due to the abundance of prey, such as fish and amphibians.. Western Europe is home to various snake species, including the asp viper and grass snake. Countries such as France, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Switzerland provide suitable habitats for these snakes. The mix.
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In France there are two species of Grass snake and these are Natrix helvetica, (sometimes called the Swiss Grass snake), which is present everywhere in France and Natrix astreptophora, the Iberian Grass snake, which is found in Ariége, Aude and Pyrénées-Orientales. These are distinct species that are genetically different - not sub species.
Natrix helvetica Barred grass snake in France Alexandre Roux Flickr
Species and Subspecies. The Grass Snake (Natrix natrix) is part of a complex that includes several subspecies, each adapted to specific regions within its range.These subspecies exhibit variations in color, pattern, and size. Some notable subspecies include: Natrix natrix natrix: The nominate subspecies found across much of Europe, characterized by its olive-green color with a distinctive.
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The Grass snake ( Natrix natrix) is a Eurasian non-venomous colubrid snake. It is often found near water and feeds almost exclusively on amphibians. Di Diurnal Ca
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France has around fourteen snake species, of which five are venomous. The asp viper found in the country's southeastern part is considered venomous. One of the biggest snakes in France is the Aesculapian snake, measuring between 110 cm and 160 cm. The smallest snake, on the other hand, is the viperine water snake, barely reaching a length of.
All about the Grass snakes in France
The Montpellier snake is a large non-venomous snake found in the Mediterranean region of France. It has a long and slender body with a yellowish or greenish color. The primary diet of Montpellier snakes consists mostly of lizards, although they also consume mammals such as rabbits. They use venom to subdue their prey before chasing and tracking it.
Natrix helvetica Barred grass snake in France Alexandre Roux Flickr
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Grass snake capturing a Common Toad France Stock Photo Alamy
Any snake that exudes a ghastly smelling substance is not venomous - it is a grass snake of some sort. (The term 'grass snake', used in the general sense, is the same as the French term 'couleuvre'. Grass Snake, in the specific sense, is the species Natrix natrix)