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Are Grass Snakes early this year ?

Robin9
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My feline brought home a baby grass snake yesterday.  Has the hot weather confused the breeding cycle?
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  • mcpitman
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    Have seen a couple about, but didn't think it was early.
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  • hb2
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    The 'wildlife trusts' say that grass snake eggs usually hatch in autumn?

    https://www.wildlifetrusts.org/wildlife-explorer/reptiles/grass-snake
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  • sheramber
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    Could it be one of last autumn's hatching?
    from your link

    When to see

    April to October
  • hb2
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    sheramber said:
    Could it be one of last autumn's hatching?
    from your link

    When to see

    April to October
    Possibly - I'm snake-phobic so don't spend much time thinking about them!
    It's not difficult!
    'Wander' - to walk or move in a leisurely manner.
    'Wonder' - to feel curious.
  • Robin9
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    sheramber said:
    Could it be one of last autumn's hatching?
    from your link

    When to see

    April to October
    Possibly - I see from the Wildlife Trust link that they are long lived so perhaps the "baby" I saw (about 30cm) was from last Autumn. It did keep my cat occupied for a while. She's not having a good time with a visiting Vixen and cub in the garden as well.
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  • Kim_kim
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    hb2 said:
    The 'wildlife trusts' say that grass snake eggs usually hatch in autumn?

    https://www.wildlifetrusts.org/wildlife-explorer/reptiles/grass-snake
    I think I would have a heart attack if I saw that loose! 
  • hb2
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    Kim_kim said:
    hb2 said:
    The 'wildlife trusts' say that grass snake eggs usually hatch in autumn?

    https://www.wildlifetrusts.org/wildlife-explorer/reptiles/grass-snake
    I think I would have a heart attack if I saw that loose! 
    I have come across a few adders whilst out walking/running and did manage to continue without having a complete breakdown - but it was a close thing! 
    It's not difficult!
    'Wander' - to walk or move in a leisurely manner.
    'Wonder' - to feel curious.
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