European Grass Snake Health Information

In captivity, European Grass Snakes should be allowed a bowl to soak in and may appreciate a tub to swim in on occasion. They may be fed appropriately sized fish or rodents. A basking spot warmer than the rest of the terrarium may be of particular importance for this species, whose care is quite similar to that of many Garter Snakes.

Breeding
Generally, European Grass Snakes hibernate from about November to March. They often lay eggs between the months of June and October, in warm areas like rotting vegetative material or garden compost heaps. Often a clutch contains 30 eggs that will hatch into eight to ten inch long neonates. These young European Grass Snakes usually feed on insect larvae, earthworms, tadpoles, and fish.