Britain in Cold Blood - The Quest part.4 - Snake in the Grass

[thamnophis14]

Very nice.

[Byron22Bmc]

What is with that Stupid dive 1:45

Ian Picard

[benwaddams]

@Byron22Bmc Hello Ian, thanks for commenting. Because grass snakes are so aware and are especially sensitive to human activity in that area in particular, I didn't have many chances to grab one and where I did, I took it! I also slipped on the way down, so that's why I ended up falling over, but I really just meant to lunge for the snake as it 'scampered' off.

Cheers,

Ben

[Byron22Bmc]

@benwaddams Ah okay buddy

Ian Picard

[MrsJadehall]

can u keap a wild grass snake like if fed it and took care of it as u do with a pet snake can u keap them so want one

pls any tips im so in to snakes

[benwaddams]

@MrsJadehall Hi there. thanks for watching. No, you shouldn't keep grass snakes. Firstly they are protected by law. Therefore any resultant injury and death from keeping one, would be an offence. Secondly, they have to be fed on frogs and toads and it is very difficult and cruel to find that many for the snake for the entire year. Therefore I would say definatly not, to keeping one. They look way better in the wild anyway.

Cheers,

Ben

[robinswith1b]

Hi Ben. Is Exmoor in somerset a good place to find snakes? My brother recently found and caught 2 slow worms there, but we couldnt find any snakes. Cheers for your earlier comment!

[HannahSolMusic]

You're wonderful. You should take kids on nature walks and show them these amazing creatures.

[benwaddams]

@HannahSolMusic I would like to do that. You're too kind. Thanks for watching.

Ben

[24203604]

Fantastic ben, You are certainly good at handling these beutiful snake's.

so good luck for the future to come. bye!

[RStuts304]

I'm English and I love you accent :D

[djsbehavingbadly]

Good video mate, I've been studying British reptiles since 1974 when I was 12. I can see you know your stuff. Was that Grass Snake REALLY heading towards you though, lol. In my experience they are the most nervous of all British snakes!!

[benwaddams]

@djsbehavingbadly Thankyou. I try! Yes, that grass snake was heading straight towards me. I saw her basking, crouched down, and she slithered partly off into the bracken. I gave it 3 or 4 minutes and she returned slowly - as you can see. Beautiful creatures. Thanks for watching,

Ben

[robinswith1b]

@benwaddams Great video. I am 14 and have a passion for snakes too. I catch a lot in france but I am yet too see one in England, even though I live on the outskirts of a wood and has a pond in my garden full of frogs and newts and lakes nearby. i am in hampshire. Where do you live or find snakes, because there seem to be none in my area. What time of year to they finish hibernation-march of april?

[benwaddams]

@robinswith1b Hiya mate, that sounds like a great spot. There will be snakes around you. Check your local wildlife trust website or call them up. All our snake species are out of hibernation now and will continue to be so until October. Good luck!

Ben

[Rhed009]

Leave that ringsnake alone!

[benwaddams]

@Rhed009 We call them grass snakes here. No harm whatsoever was done. I really do love these animals and I hope, for those who did not know, there was some education in there. Thanks for watching.

Ben

[minininjaftw]

turd that is what it smells like

[minininjaftw]

i want a pet one!!!

[plasticturd]

is this guy for real?

[benwaddams]

@plasticturd Yes I am. Is that a positive thing or a negative one?! Thank you for watching all the same, Ben

[sharpshooterelite195]

i havee a question ben , are grass snakes constrictors ?

[RUUKU2010]

well infact all the snakes he shows in vid are found in cornwall 

[RUUKU2010]

adders can be found in cornwall where i live in sand dunes and in the cornish country side

[guyinthecloset]

Its a shame that people dont understand snakes there not horrible mean animals that go round biting people for no reason snakes are just like humans they want to be left alone also snakes are very very intresting animals and such such good fun

ben i love you videos keep up the good work mate

[BohemianJan]

oh hell, there are snakes in this country. I planned to do a lot of hiking in the nature during the summer while I am here, but after seeing this I think I will spend the time safely in the city center. Unless you can tell me that there is an extremely low number of snakes in the Peak district. :-)

I'd rather wrestle a wolf than being so close to a snake. Brrrr

[magnificentmagikarp]

where were u when filming beautiful eviroment

[benwaddams]

@magnificentmagikarp

This particular patch is down in south Buckinghamshire. Its an old woodland of beech trees and patches of ancient common land, interspersed with clumps of heather and bracken - perfect!

Ben

[IanBealeandRunes]

1:45 ! Lol, That's what I'm talking about!

If you know what I mean Ben?

[benwaddams]

I believe I do! Cheers

Ben

[tobarrr]

They're really nice looking snakes aren't they?

[benwaddams]

They sure are! Thanks for agreeing! Cheers mate,

Ben

[celt67]

Why were you whispering ? He can't hear you.

[benwaddams]

Very true, just habit I guess, plus I was trying to make as little movement with my lips, or anything else, that I could. Thank you for watching and for the comment mate,

Ben

[megashorts]

There's a Grass Snake that lives by one of my local ponds now. It's fascinating the way the slither through the grass making S like shapes. I berifly caught it on camera but the footage wasn't that good. I will hopefully get better footage today. Any tips on how to get close to them?

[benwaddams]

Great stuff! Glad to hear that mate. You can sneak up on them will soft steps and slow movements, but also if you see one slither away from a particulary sunny spot, you can crounch down, stay still and theres a very good chance of the snake returning within minutes. Good luck and let me know,

Cheers,

Ben

[imonaboatman]

fucking nerd

[benwaddams]

Why is that mate? Thanks for taking the time to watch though.

Ben

[sxcgraham14]

That's not very fair. Okay, maybe it's not your cup of tea. But there's no need for that. Grow up a bit.

[benwaddams]

Thanks mate

Ben

[SuperboyConnerKent]

lol, Steve Irwin Jr. :))

[benwaddams]

Ha, not quite but thanks for the comment :)

Cheers,

Ben

[SuperboyConnerKent]

I meant it as a compliment, Irwin was awesome. That same geeky nature love.

[benwaddams]

I know you did :) thanks mate,

Ben

[Yubi4]

I love the grass snakes and their very shy relative, the dice snake! Had the pleasure to see that one "at work" in its environment ... but didn't have a camera at that time.

[Slider84]

I used to hunt them as a kid, i moved to the US about a year ago and enjoyed showing this video to some friends who were unaware that we have snakes in the UK. Beautiful little fella.

Thanks for the video, i wish i still had my one of a Box turtle i found while out here in Ohio.

[Bothrops01]

Great vid mate, I have been photographing these snakes along with the grass snake for many years.

Check out my pics in my videos.

Keep up the excellent work.

[benwaddams]

Thank you. Great pics mate, you keep up the great work too,

Ben

[frighttrain260]

Awesome ! That was a great demonstration of a beautiful snake. Keep it up !

[benwaddams]

Thank you very much my Stevo buddy! Keep up the good work too, glad we enjoy each other's vids! Cheers,

Ben

[ScottishCreatures]

Great Video !

[Herper666]

another good video buddy!

[benwaddams]

Thank you very much :) I think it's probably my best so far, so that means alot. Cheers mate,

Ben

[GTAking01]

great video 5/5

[benwaddams]

Too kind! Thanks mate, I enjoyed making it...although I'd hope that was obvious! Cheers,

Ben