New species of grass snake discovered in the UK grows to more than a metre long and sports dark bands along its spine

A new species of wild grass snake discovered in the UK grows up to a metre (3.3ft) long and sports dark bands along its spine.

The barred grass snake, Natrix helvetica, is now recognised as a species in its own right distinct from the common or eastern grass snake.

The non-venomous serpent brings the nation's total wild snake species count to four.

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