snake in pond.

"Gary John" wrote in message
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Hi all, hope i am in the right group as i have a outdoor pond.

$$ There is a pond group called rec.ponds.

My worry is that tonight, I have noticed a snake in the pond. Is this
anything to worry about and will it be of concern to my goldfish.

$$ Yes. All water snakes will eat fish small enough for them to swallow. I
know from experience. :-(

I live in the south west of England.
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Hi group,

I have been recommended to post here from a fellow member.
I have a goldfish pond in the back garden here in the south west of England
and found a long snake in there last night.
Will this scare or harm my goldfish and, if so, what can I do about it
please?
"Reel McKoi" wrote in message
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"Gary John" wrote in message
...
Hi all, hope i am in the right group as i have a outdoor pond.

$$ There is a pond group called rec.ponds.

My worry is that tonight, I have noticed a snake in the pond. Is this
anything to worry about and will it be of concern to my goldfish.

$$ Yes. All water snakes will eat fish small enough for them to swallow.
I
know from experience. :-(

I live in the south west of England.
--
McKoi.... the frugal ponder...
EVERYONE: "Please check people's headers for forgeries
before flushing." NAMES ARE BEING FORGED.
My Pond Page http://tinyurl.com/cuq5b
~~~ }((((o ~~~ }{{{{o ~~~ }(((((o

"Gary John" wrote in message
...
Hi group,

I have been recommended to post here from a fellow member.
I have a goldfish pond in the back garden here in the south west of
England and found a long snake in there last night.
Will this scare or harm my goldfish and, if so, what can I do about it
please?

Sounds like like a Grass snake. Is it green ?
If so, they eat frogs and toads and fish.
Adders (or Vipers) which are poisonous are shorter and fatter, and have
black markings.
If you're not sure seek help

Peter

Peter,

Thanks for the reply. The snake is silver/yellow has black hoops and is
quite long, approx 12/14 inches, any ideas - Where do I "seek help"
Thanks
Gary


"2pods" wrote in message
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"Gary John" wrote in message
...
Hi group,

I have been recommended to post here from a fellow member.
I have a goldfish pond in the back garden here in the south west of
England and found a long snake in there last night.
Will this scare or harm my goldfish and, if so, what can I do about it
please?

Sounds like like a Grass snake. Is it green ?
If so, they eat frogs and toads and fish.
Adders (or Vipers) which are poisonous are shorter and fatter, and have
black markings.
If you're not sure seek help

Peter

"Gary John" wrote in message
...
Peter,

Thanks for the reply. The snake is silver/yellow has black hoops and is
quite long, approx 12/14 inches, any ideas - Where do I "seek help"
Thanks
Gary


"2pods" wrote in message
...

"Gary John" wrote in message
...
Hi group,

I have been recommended to post here from a fellow member.
I have a goldfish pond in the back garden here in the south west of
England and found a long snake in there last night.
Will this scare or harm my goldfish and, if so, what can I do about it
please?

Sounds like like a Grass snake. Is it green ?
If so, they eat frogs and toads and fish.
Adders (or Vipers) which are poisonous are shorter and fatter, and have
black markings.
If you're not sure seek help

Peter



Certainly doesn't sound idigenous to the UK....I'd suggest calling the RSPCA
or a local zoo....sounds like an escapee

Gill

"Gary John" wrote in message
...
Peter,

Thanks for the reply. The snake is silver/yellow has black hoops and is
quite long, approx 12/14 inches, any ideas - Where do I "seek help"
Thanks
Gary


I'd try RSPCA, or local vet.
What I meant was for you to get help, as I wouldn't want you bitten :-)
Might be worse, could have been a very large spider shudder

Peter

"Gary John" wrote in message
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Peter,

Thanks for the reply. The snake is silver/yellow has black hoops and is
quite long, approx 12/14 inches, any ideas - Where do I "seek help"
Thanks
Gary
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Don't you have a wildlife service there in England? What about calling
your local zoo for recommendations?
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EVERYONE: "Please check people's headers for forgeries
before flushing." NAMES ARE BEING FORGED.
My Pond Page http://tinyurl.com/cuq5b
~~~ }((((o ~~~ }{{{{o ~~~ }(((((o

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"Gary John" writes:
Peter,

Thanks for the reply. The snake is silver/yellow has black hoops and is
quite long, approx 12/14 inches, any ideas - Where do I "seek help"
Thanks
Gary

You could try http://www.petsnakes.co.uk/ - you might find it in the
photo galleries. There's also a mail address for questions.

John.

Get the snake out and take it to the nearest river.

Geezer From The Freezer wrote:
Get the snake out and take it to the nearest river.

really bad advice, this could well be illegal. The RSPCA will come out
and take care of it for you.