Warning issued as snake spotted enjoying sunny weather at Chesterfield Golf Club

The grass snake was spotted basking in the sun on the 11th fairway on the golf course, on Wednesday, September 6.

Members of the club were alerted to the rare visitor just before 5pm – but were told the snake was not dangerous.

The message read: “Believed to be a British grass snake, the species is not harmful. So please don’t be alarmed. We just wanted to give members warning that we’re sharing our home with a wide variety of wildlife.”