Grass snake (Natrix natrix)

Grass snake, a reference photo — Photo: Charles J. Sharp · CC BY-SA 4.0 (licence)

The grass snake (Natrix natrix), sometimes called the ringed snake or water snake, is a Eurasian semi-aquatic non-venomous colubrid snake. It is often found near water and feeds almost exclusively on amphibians.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Grass snake being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Natrix helvetica
Natrix astreptophora

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Family: Colubridae
Genus: Natrix
Species: Natrix natrix

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