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The female Grass snakes which mated in April will now be looking for suitable sites to lay their eggs.

The Grass Snake is easily recognised by the bright yellow and black collar markings.  It's the only wild snake in the UK which doesn't give birth to live young.

Grass Snakes frequently lay their eggs in compost heaps, where the heat inside helps to incubate the eggs.  There are usually ten or more eggs in each clutch.  The oval, matt white eggs are about 25mm to 30mm long, and they take between six and ten weeks to hatch, depending on the temperature of their surroundings.

The baby snakes which hatch out are like little green boot laces, about 15 to 20cm long.  They are able to fend for themselves from the moment they break out of their egg.


More info at: Grass Snakes Fact File