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REPTILES IN THE UK

The UK is home to three lizard species and three snake species; our waters are also regularly visited by a species of marine turtle. Follow the links below to find our more. There are also several non-native species that are occasionally found in the wild. Download the ARC Reptiles Identification Guide HERE. We also have a lovely UK snakes poster which can be found HERE



Common lizard Zootoca (Lacerta) vivipara
Sand lizard Lacerta agilis
Slow-worm Anguis fragilis
Adder Vipera berus
Grass snake Natrix natrix
Smooth snake Coronella austriaca
Leatherback turtle Dermochelys coriacea
Other reptiles (Some of our alien species)