On 19 Sep, 23:42, Sacha wrote:
On 2010-09-19 23:38:13 +0100, harry said:

We have grass snakes!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ara-chloroptera/?saved=1
Escaped from *heated propagator and captured making a break for it
across our living room floor!
I will release them tomorrow when it's warmed up a bit.

Will they be okay now the nights are getting colder (not tonight - it's
really too warm) *I just wonder if they need nursing along through the
winter or taken to a wildlife centre with a vivarium? *I'm sure someone
will know but it would be a shame if they get gobbled up or die of cold
after their nice warm home.
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Sachawww.hillhousenursery.com
South Devon

Had a look this morning, we now have four.
Well, they'll have the same chance as if they were wild. They've had
a bit of help, some predator could have eaten the eggs. With all wild
animals, there are a lot of casualties.
I spoke to our local wildlife association snake expert last night, he
says it's thought they just find a place to hibernate & may not eat
'til next
spring.
They are interested in maybe taking some to another site for release,
to help with "propagation".
I'll turn tem out when it's warmed up a bit so the can find a place to
hide. They are torpid in the cold.