A woman who wanted help to relocate a three-foot snake she discovered in her garden has received nearly 10 offers to take it away.

Elaine Kelly found the snake outside her south Abingdon home on May 3.

It devoured a frog in a bush before slithering through the bluebells and disappearing under the shed.

Ms Kelly said she wanted to relocate it to a safe place as she has a rescue dog and feared one of them would end up getting hurt.

After we featured the story in the Oxford Mail, local reptile lovers were quick to get in touch. 

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David Harrod, who lives in Norwich, said: "Please reassure this lady that never in a million years will it ever be a problem to her dog. She is so lucky to have one enjoy her garden."

Belinda Bucknall added: "The fact that it has chosen a home for itself in a garden with a resident dog and artificial grass shows the habitat stress these creatures are under. 

"I get them in my own garden quite often, coming out of the adjacent undergrowth to sun themselves. A favourite spot is my terracotta rhubarb forcer which seems to perform the function of a hot water bottle on cool mornings. 

"It is rather charming to see a sizeable snake coiled around the pot.  We pay no attention to each other."

The snake has been offered a home in a nature reserve, with a reptile breeder in Didcot and two offers came from reptile lovers from Abingdon.

Many people suggested contacting wildlife rescue groups.

Elaine, who has named the snake Stan, said: "It’s just a case of weeding out who has the snake's best interest at heart as I think some were wanting to keep it as a pet and I’m not having that!

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"I care about the snake's welfare, I don’t want my dog attacking it and that’s the only reason for having it safely removed and relocated." 

Elaine is grateful for all the support she has received from the community. 

She said: "I would just like to thank all the people who have taken the time to get in touch both via Facebook and the Oxford Mail regarding the relocation of the grass snake. 

"I have had an overwhelming response not just to relocate it but also to tell me more about the grass snake in general which I have found very interesting. 

"I just want to reiterate that I am not personally opposed to it living in my garden but my terrier dog would be very interested in it and I want to avoid any possible conflict between them. 

"Luckily, to date, my dog has not spotted the snake and the snake has moved fairly quickly from its sunbathing position back to its safe place under my shed when it sees me." 

As it is an offence under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 to intentionally or recklessly disturb a snake while they are in a place used for shelter or protection, a specialist will be required to remove it.

Ms Kelly added: "Should an urgent need arise to move the snake on then this will be done by a proven professional, in a humane way as to avoid any unnecessary stress to the snake. 

"I still find it ironic that a grass snake has taken up residence in my garden where I have artificial grass (my dog has severe grass allergies) but, for now, the snake and I are learning to live happily alongside each other."