There are only three types of snakes native to the UK - an adder, grass snake and a smooth snake - all of which can be found across the country. There were a number of adder sightings across the UK ...

Rising number of hikers have escaped close shaves with the UK’s only venomous snake in the last few days. An increase in sightings of the Common European viper, also known as an Adder snake, has ...

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 ...

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