Meet the mysterious grass snake – Britain’s largest native snake and one of our most misunderstood wild neighbours. 🐍 Non-venomous and completely harmless, these beautiful reptiles are expert swimmers, stealthy hunters, and surprisingly shy. They thrive near ponds, wetlands and compost heaps – and might even call your garden home! Sadly, habitat loss is putting them at risk. By leaving wild areas in your garden, building a pond, or supporting your local Wildlife Trust, you can help give grass s

The UK's largest native breed of snake has been spotted in the River Itchen🐍 A grass snake, which can grow to up to 1.5 metres in length, was seen slithering through the water in Mansbridge on Sunday. Read more: https://trib.al/Aui8QZa | Daily Echo

Check out these two grass snakes filmed at our Honeygar wildling site! One of the biggest myths about snakes in Britain is that they’re dangerous. In fact, our native grass snake isn’t venomous at all! If you want to be a friend to the grass snake, here’s how you can help: 💦 Build a pond: Even a small one supports frogs and newts – perfect prey for grass snakes. 🍂 Leave the mess: Piles of leaves, grass clippings or a compost heap can make great egg-laying or hibernation spots. 🌿 Let it grow: