Snakes

There are three snake species native to the UK - adder, grass and smooth snake, but only one can swim.

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The 'adaptable' snake that is the UK's longest and can swim underwater

Have you ever spotted a snake while out and about in the UK?

Have you ever spotted a snake while out and about in the UK?

Where to find snakes in the UK including the venomous Adder and rare Smooth Snake

There have been 55 fatalities attributed to adder bites in the UK since 1722.

There have been 55 fatalities attributed to adder bites in the UK since 1722.

UK's only venomous snake that's killed 55 people - but how common are adder bites?

Five reticulated pythons and a juvenile corn snake have been spotted in recent months (neither is native to the UK).

Five reticulated pythons and a juvenile corn snake have been spotted in recent months (neither is native to the UK).

Snake warning issued to UK residents as RSPCA braces for 'influx' of sightings

There are three snake species native to the UK - Adder, Grass and Smooth Snake.

There are three snake species native to the UK - Adder, Grass and Smooth Snake.

'Shy and incredibly scarce' snake that is rarest in the UK and where to find it

Adders are recognisable due to their

Adders are recognisable due to their

The UK's only venomous snake that is described as 'very shy' but 'dangerous'

Adders are a protected species under UK law

Adders are a protected species under UK law

How to spot adders in Dorset (and are they harmful to humans and dogs?)

There are three snakes native to the UK including the venomous adder.

There are three snakes native to the UK including the venomous adder.

How to tell the difference between adders, grass snakes and smooth snakes?