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 ...

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If you have a fear of snakes, make sure you're extra careful next time you head up to the attic. Scientists have warned that 6.5-foot-long snakes are 'thriving' in the UK - and they love to make their ...

A charity has raised concerns over "a lot of abandoned snakes" in the UK following an incident in which three "freezing" snakes were found in a box. The RSPCA has since launched an investigation and ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. Snakes deliver their venom in one of two ways: through ...

An unexpected encounter with a venomous snake could turn a routine activity into a matter of life or death. Here’s everything you need to know. Snake encounters are more common than you might think, ...

A homeowner was terrified to discover nearly 100 venomous snakes in a writhing black knot in his backyard — in a case experts have described as a “rare occurrence.” The trouble began last week when ...