Grass snake nest. Group of young grass snakes (Natrix natrix) uncovered in a garden compost heap. These non-venomous reptiles are common and widespread across Europe,but are absent from Ireland,the Balearics,Malta and Crete. Females lay 8 to 40 eggs,which need warm temperatures and high humidity to hatch,making rotting vegetation such as compost heaps preferred locations. Photographed in Norfolk,UK,in late summer | |
Licence : | Droits gérés |
Crédit: | Science Photo Library / Downer, Nigel |
Taille de l’image : | 3884 px × 2407 px |
Model Release : | Non requis |
Property Release : | Non requis |
Restrictions : | - |