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grass snake (Natrix natrix)

grass snake

Natrix natrix

About the grass snake

The grass snake (Natrix natrix), sometimes called the ringed snake or water snake, is a Eurasian non-venomous colubrid snake. It is often found near water and feeds almost exclusively on amphibians. The barred grass snake, Natrix helvetica, was split off as a separate species in 2017.

Key Facts

  • Well-known species with 28,779 recorded observations.

Classification

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of the grass snake?

The scientific name of the grass snake is Natrix natrix.

How many grass snake sightings have been recorded?

28,779 observations of the grass snake have been recorded on iNaturalist.

28,779 observations on iNaturalist
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