Grass snakes spotted in unusual locations across the UK

Grass snakes have been spotted in unusual locations, including in people's gardens and even in a tree.

In the town of Calne, Wiltshire, a grass snake was seen slithering through a garden. One resident, who did not want to be named, said: "I've never seen one in our garden before. I was quite surprised."

Another grass snake was spotted in a tree in the town of Tidworth, Wiltshire. A local resident, who also did not want to be named, said: "I've never seen anything like it before. It was just coiled up in the tree."

The sightings come after a spate of cold weather which has led to an increase in the number of snakes emerging from hibernation. Mac Pavlov, from Bristol Zoo Gardens, said: "It's not unusual for grass snakes to be active in winter when conditions are right. They're quite tolerant of cold weather."

While most grass snakes are harmless to humans, it is best to keep a safe distance and avoid picking them up if possible.

Grass snake mistaken for adder on Devon beach

A grass snake has been mistaken for an adder on a Devon beach.

The snake was spotted by a dog walker on Northam Burrows near Westward Ho! on Monday morning.

The adder is Britain's only venomous snake, but it is not considered to be dangerous.

Grass snakes are non-venomous and their bite is harmless.

Grass snake found in family's garden in Northamptonshire

A grass snake has been found in a family's garden in Northamptonshire.

The snake is believed to be a grass snake, which are non-venomous and can grow up to two metres long.

Grass snakes are common in the UK and are often seen near water sources. They feed on small animals, such as frogs and lizards.

Dave, who found the snake, said: "I was just pottering around in the garden when I saw this snake near the pond. I didn't know what it was at first."

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If you see a snake in your garden, it is best to leave it alone. Snakes are generally shy creatures and will usually avoid people if they can. However, if you are worried about a snake in your garden, you can call a local wildlife charity or pest controller for advice.

Snake catcher called out to remove grass snake from swimming pool

A grass snake was reported swimming in a swimming pool in Dundee, Scotland, on Sunday.

A Scotland-based snake catcher was called to remove the grass snake from the pool.

The snake catcher said that the grass snake is a nonvenomous species and is not considered to be a pest.

He added that the grass snake typically feeds on frogs, lizards, and small mammals.

The grass snake was released back into its natural environment after being removed from the swimming pool.

Large grass snake seen crossing a road near Milton Keynes

A large grass snake was spotted crossing a road near Milton Keynes on Tuesday morning.

The snake was seen by a bus driver as he drove along the road, and he captured the moment on camera.

The snake is believed to be around four feet long, and it's likely that it was on its way to find a new home.

Grass snakes are non-venomous, and they're usually shy animals that prefer to spend their time in the wild.

They feed predominantly on small mammals, as well as frogs and lizards, and they can live for up to 10 years in the wild.