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Greater spotted wood snake

Spotted in our old ‘Bardsley Canal’. It was rather slow moving but you really don’t want to meet with these things close-up.

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More sightings here in Yorkshire by our friend Toz:
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34 comments

neira-Dan said:

C'est ainsi que naissent les légendes et les mythes ... Comme pour Nessy..
3 years ago ( translate )

Herb Riddle replied to neira-Dan:

They certainly are. It really did look like a snake or crocodile at first sight. Glad you liked it.

Herb
3 years ago

Jaap van 't Veen said:

Well spotted and taken Herb.
3 years ago ( translate )

Herb Riddle replied to Jaap van 't Veen:

Thanks Jaap
3 years ago ( translate )

Marie-claire Gallet said:

WOW, impressive, Herb !!!!
3 years ago ( translate )

Herb Riddle replied to Marie-claire Gallet:

Always good to have your approval my friend.

Keep safe and health. Herb
3 years ago

Rosalyn Hilborne said:

Lancashires answer to the Loch Ness monster!! Very well spotted Herb.
Have a good new week. Cheers, Rosa.
3 years ago

Herb Riddle replied to Rosalyn Hilborne:

Good job I spotted it before I got too close. Good that you enjoyed it.

Cheers, Herb
3 years ago

Annemarie said:

impressive!
3 years ago ( translate )

TOZ said:

Wow Herb I will have to go and get a shot of this rare Greater spotted wood snake did not know we had them in the UK.
TOZ
3 years ago

Herb Riddle replied to TOZ:

Not many of them Toz. I guess I was just lucky to grab it here.

Cheers, Herb
3 years ago

Keith Burton said:

Ha, ha......................well spptted (sorry) Herb :-)))
3 years ago

Herb Riddle replied to Keith Burton:

I quite understand Keith - I see you overwhelmed!

Regards. Herb
3 years ago ( translate )

Colin Ashcroft said:

Yes and just think how much is underwater. It could be HUGE!
3 years ago

Daniela Brocca said:

Wow, what a find. I never saw such a snake.
3 years ago
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