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What environment do baby grass snakes need?

I found a baby grass snake earlier today [i know it's that because i compared it with pictures from google and other references]. I just wondered what kind of environment it needs. I've currently got a clear storage box with some A4 paper in the bottom, a plastic tub with only a little bit of water in it and some stones for leverage so it can get out, and there are a lot of stones and bits of wood scattered around. It's currently near our radiator so it can keep warm. Can you offer any additional tips and also what to feed a baby this age? [it's about 6 inches, so not that old]. i've researched you feed him baby earthworms and crickets. Is this right? Thanks for your help.

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1. snakes
2. grassy
3. Grass Snakes favour damp areas with long grass, often close to water. Grass Snakes eat small rodents like mice and rats, but also bugs, such as the beetle. They have been known to hunt for small fish. This websit will help you understand alot better about them. http://santharia.com/bestiary/grass_snake.htm Good luck!
4. you need to go put it back people should not take creatures from the wild if you want a snake go and buy one from a reputable breeder this little snake is going to end up dieing for one thing you dont know enough about them and just because you compared pictures on google doesnt mean you have correctly identified the snake
5. anywhere away from a lawn mower, do the decent thing and let it go free it needs to hibernate before the winter comes,
6. Put it back where you found it and leave it alone,its a protected species.
7. Unfortunately, grass snakes do not do well in captivity at all. They will refuse to eat. I would let him go and if you have your heart set on having a snake, find a garter snake... they make great little pets and they eat well in captivity. The good thing is, you can let them go without worrying that they cant take care of themselves anymore.
8. the best environment for any wild snake is the wild, they are not accustomed to being trapped in one area and need to hunt for their own food and probably will not survive being kept in tank. you would be better ff letting t go and saving up to get a corn snake, they are bred to be kept as domestic snakes and will be a much better, healthy snake than one you catch in the wild :-)
9. If you are in the UK then grassies are a protected species. They are also extremely difficult to keep in captivity. They will only take live food and live on amphibians (the adults sometimes take fish too). At that age they will be eating baby frogs and toads. I would put it back where you found it so it can find somewhere to hibernate for the winter. If you have a compost heap that would be a good place to let it go. Wild animals rarely make good pets. If you want a pet snake try a corn snake. They're pretty and easy to keep.
10. Warm, undisturbed pastures but if you are keeping one in a vaverium them get long grass and make it look like woodland or undisturbed fields. adults feed on amphibians, smaller reptiles and mice but it sayed nothing about baby ones so follow what you found out good luck