Hi,
Saw my first grass snake this year on Monday, [ only average two a year ], this is how MY photo session goes, similar to demicav's.
1] see snake curled up on bramble leaves, about three feet off the ground.
2] Ah,ok it's a grass snake.
3] It's curled up on top of the brambles, what a photo.
4] Reach for camera.
5] Snake moves, and falls through brambles.
End of session !
Max.