Every summer, without fail, the British press carries alarming stories about snake sightings. On an island that only has one venomous snake species, a slithering reptile in the undergrowth is big news ...
One of Europe’s largest snake species is crawling up walls and into attics in the UK, seeking warmth for breeding, scientists say in a new study. Aesculapian snakes, which grow up to 7ft long, are not ...
Snakes can be found all over the country in various habitats. But did you know there is one species, native to the UK, that you might find while swimming? There are three snake species native to the ...
Continental European snakes, geckos and Italian wall lizards are making their way to northern Europe undetected among imports of ornamental olive trees destined for gardens and green spaces. These ...