Reptile
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Size
90–150 cm (females larger)About as long as a broom handle
Weight
150–300 gRoughly the weight of a can of soup
Lifespan
Around 15–20 years in the wild
Rarity
Uncommon
M vs F
Females are noticeably larger than males; both sexes share the same olive-green colouring with a yellow/black collar behind the head
Habitat
Grassland, hedgerows, gardens and pond edges — often near compost heaps where they lay eggs
Best time
April–October; most active on warm sunny days, often seen basking or swimming
Conservation
LC
💡 Did you know?
Grass snakes are brilliant swimmers and often hunt frogs and fish in ponds and streams!
When threatened, a grass snake may play dead — flipping onto its back, opening its mouth, and even releasing a foul-smelling substance to convince predators it's not worth eating.
Often confused with
Adder (shorter
thicker
zigzag pattern
venomous)
Slow Worm (legless lizard
not a snake
smaller and shinier)
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