Species ID

The reptile had no legs, was less then 2.5ft/75cm long and had a yellow/pale collar...

It was most likely to be...

A Grass Snake

• Look out for:

• Yellow collar around neck

• The only UK snake that grows over 2.5ft/75cm

• Dark green/brown body with bars on the sides

• Hunting in water

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