Popular Post +Derbyshire Dave Posted May 12, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted May 12, 2020 We were very lucky to see this grass snake on the Cromford Canal. We had just seen our first damsel flies of the year, and had stopped to have a good look. Old snake eyes swam out silently to within a few feet of us and paused, then swam away.. And here's a still photo BAZ, Doc, Bassinghamobservatory and 10 others 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAZ Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 That's a good one! You don't see many about do you. +Derbyshire Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Bino-viewer Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 I've not seen a snake in the wild in the UK for years and years, not since childhood. I didn't realise grass snakes took to the water, but thinking about it a canal like that on a warm day must provide a rich feeding ground for a hungry snake. Nice picture !! 😀 +Derbyshire Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Graham Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 Isn't he/she a beauty. That is a great capture. +Derbyshire Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Glafnazur Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 Nice one, I've not seen a snake in the UK since I did the Pennine Way back in 1989. +Derbyshire Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAZ Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 Grass snake is probably the worst name it could have.Their natural habitat is water based and they eat what they can find in/near it. This includes fish, frogs and small mammals such as shrews. If you pick one up, it won't bite you, but it will crap on you and I can tell you bleach, swafega and vim don't get rid of the rotting fish smell it lasts days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Derbyshire Dave Posted May 12, 2020 Author Share Posted May 12, 2020 14 minutes ago, BAZ said: Grass snake is probably the worst name it could have.Their natural habitat is water based and they eat what they can find in/near it. This includes fish, frogs and small mammals such as shrews. If you pick one up, it won't bite you, but it will crap on you and I can tell you bleach, swafega and vim don't get rid of the rotting fish smell it lasts days. Yeah, I agree Martin, and am very impressed by your diligent reearch into snake poo! BAZ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Derbyshire Dave Posted May 12, 2020 Author Share Posted May 12, 2020 Thanks for all of the comments guys, it was a real priviledge to see it so well. We've lived near the canal for many years, and sightings are rare.. thank goodness for camera phones BAZ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Bino-viewer Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 4 hours ago, BAZ said: Grass snake is probably the worst name it could have.Their natural habitat is water based and they eat what they can find in/near it. I guess they have something in common with Anaconda's ? They are green as well. Just a wee bit smaller......! 😀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8472 Posted May 13, 2020 Share Posted May 13, 2020 Nice one, Dave! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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