"Dave Liquorice" wrote
Christina Websell wrote:

Since the compost heap has already been dismantled (or he wouldn't have
found the eggs which he could have no idea were there) I think harry has
done his best for them by doing what he has.

If the proporgator is warm enough, not too dry, not too light. Do
snake eggs need regular turning like birds eggs to to stop the embryo
sticking to the inside of the shell?

I don't expect the W&C Act exists to punish people who accidentally find
grass snake eggs in their compost heap while dismantling it.

But when you find the eggs your probably supposed to stop the task
you are doing, reinstate and leave alone. Personally I'd reinstate
then try and contact a local group that might know what to do with
them. The RSPCA would not be near the top of the list...

Personally I'd contact my local Wildlife Group, Surrey Wildlife in my case,
and ask them. Or one of the local wildlife rescue places or ...

http://www.britishwildlifecentre.co....foframeset.htm

They exist to teach children about British wildlife and breed endangered
species. Doing a good job with Scottish Wildcats and I know they have Grass
snakes and Adders.

PS.. it's worth a visit especially if you have kids or grandchildren (and if
you live within easy driving).
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Regards
Bob Hobden
W.of London. UK