Discover the exciting world of the grass snake, from a garden compost heap to a remote heathland - explore some of the different habitats that are the snake's home. Could you tell the difference between a grass snake and an adder? Do you know where grass snakes live? Have you ever seen one catching its prey? Follow the snake's life cycle, from the hatching of a snakelet to finding a mate. And find out about the threats facing snakes today and why some people are afraid of them. This work includes an animal map, locator map, life cycle summary and 'unusual fact' boxes.