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The grass snake (Natrix natrix) is a common, nonvenomous snake found across Europe and parts of Asia that plays an important role in controlling populations of frogs, fish, and other small animals in wetland and grassland ecosystems. It is widely studied by scientists and valued by wildlife enthusiasts as an indicator of healthy freshwater habitats.
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Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- taxon
- Parent taxon
- Natrix
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- 2017.07.17.-17-Tiefer See oder Grubensee-Storkow (Mark)--Ringelnatter.jpg
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- P105
- species
- P141
- Least Concern
Article
The grass snake (Natrix natrix), sometimes called the ringed snake or water snake, is a Eurasian semi-aquatic non-venomous colubrid snake. It is often found near water and feeds almost exclusively on amphibians.
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