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Quick answer
Contact a vet or wildlife hospital for advice on treatment. If
the animal is trapped and you are not confident handling
reptiles please call the RSPCA.
Further information
If you find a snake in your garden that is injured or seems
unwell it is best to contact a vet of wildlife hospital about
treatment. They should be able to advise on the best course of
action. Grass snakes may play dead when threatened but should
recover after a short while.
Snakes can easily become trapped and injured in garden netting -
to avoid this ensure any net you use either has a very small or
very large mesh size. If you find a snake entangled in netting,
gently try to release it, if possible (bear in mind that grass
snakes can release a foul-smelling liquid if they feel
threatened so you may want to wear gloves!). If you are not
confident handling reptiles please contact the RSPCA for
assistance; alternatively an expert from your local Amphibians
and Reptile Group may be able to help.
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