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  • Grass snake

    Grass snake

    Where to find grass snakes, how to identify them, their lifecycle and protection status. Read more

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    Adder

    where to find adders, how to identify them, their lifecycle and protection status. Read more

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    Smooth snake

    Where to find the smooth snake, how to identify them, their lifecycle and protection status. Read more

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Snakes

There are three native snake species in the UK as well as several non-native species. Take a look at the pages below to find out more about where to find them, how to identify them, their lifecycles and protection. There are also frequently asked question pages that should answer any other queries!

Download our reptile identification guide!

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Read more about snakes in gardens!

And don't forget to REPORT YOUR SIGHTINGS!

Grass snake

Grass snake

Where to find grass snakes, how to identify them, their lifecycle and protection status. Read more

Published: 1st August, 2016

Updated: 5th October, 2023

Author:

Adder

Adder

where to find adders, how to identify them, their lifecycle and protection status. Read more

Published: 31st July, 2016

Updated: 26th April, 2023

Author: Anonymised User

Smooth snake

Smooth snake

Where to find the smooth snake, how to identify them, their lifecycle and protection status. Read more

Published: 30th July, 2016

Updated: 11th May, 2023

Author: Anonymised User

Non-native reptiles

Non-native reptiles

Information about non-native reptiles Read more

Published: 1st July, 2016

Updated: 10th March, 2022

Author: Anonymised User

Garden Dragon Watch

Garden Dragon Watch

Help record amphibians and reptiles in your garden Read more

Published: 21st June, 2016

Updated: 20th January, 2022

Author: Rob Ward

Snakes in gardens

Snakes in gardens

Advice on what to do if you find a snake in your garden. Read more

Published: 21st June, 2016

Updated: 5th October, 2023

Author: Kim Boughey

Facts and advice on adder bites

Facts and advice on adder bites

Facts about adder bites and answers to frequently asked questions about prevention and treatment. This text is based on ARC’s research and experience, published evidence, and authoritative sources. Read more

Published: 20th June, 2016

Updated: 8th June, 2022

Author: Kim Boughey

Escaped pet snakes

Escaped pet snakes

Is the snake I've found an escaped pet? What to do if you find a non-native snake. Read more

Published: 20th June, 2016

Updated: 11th May, 2023

Author: Kim Boughey

Snake FAQs

Snake FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions about... snakes! Read more

Published: 19th June, 2016

Updated: 5th October, 2023

Author: Kim Boughey

Reptile Genebank

Reptile Genebank

Send in snake sloughs (shed skins) and help to build up a ‘Reptile Genebank' Read more

Published: 7th June, 2016

Updated: 19th January, 2022

Author: Kim Boughey

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  • Wildlife conservation charity launches Junior Membership

    Wildlife conservation charity launches Junior Membership

    ARC has today launched a new Junior Membership scheme for wildlife lovers aged 5-11, who are interested in our native amphibians and reptiles, and their habitats.

  • Snakes in the Moonlight

    Snakes in the Moonlight

    In this Snakes in the Heather update we hear from Tim, an MSc student who undertook a work experience placement at ARC, as well as a dissertation research project to investigate the activities of snakes after dark.

  • Connecting the Dragons: reflecting on the past and building for the future

    Connecting the Dragons: reflecting on the past and building for the future

    As Connecting the Dragons reaches its conclusion, project officer Pete Hill updates us on the project progress and reflects upon the past few seasons of work.

  • SSAAR: fruits of autumn

    SSAAR: fruits of autumn

    Read about how Janet Ullman, ARC’s Education Officer for Saving Scotland’s Amphibians and Reptiles (SSAAR) has been busy with Freshers Fairs, Apple Days, Halloween events and much more

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  • Facts and advice on adder bites

    Facts and advice on adder bites

    Facts about adder bites and answers to frequently asked questions about prevention and treatment. This text is based on ARC’s research and experience, published evidence, and authoritative sources.

  • Adder

    Adder

    where to find adders, how to identify them, their lifecycle and protection status.

  • Slow-worm

    Slow-worm

    Where to find slow-worms (legless lizard), how to identify them, their lifecycle and protection status.

  • Frogs & toads FAQs

    Frogs & toads FAQs

    Frequently Asked Questions about... frogs and toads!

  • Smooth newt

    Smooth newt

    Where to find the smooth newt, how to identify them, their lifecycle and protection status.

  • Vacancies

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    Come and work for us! See our current vacancies.

  • newts FAQs

    newts FAQs

    Answers to some frequently asked questions about... newts!

  • Common lizard

    Common lizard

    Where to find common lizards, how to identify them, their lifecycle and protection status.

  • Report your sightings!

    Report your sightings!

    Let us know which amphibians and reptiles you've seen

  • Great crested newt

    Great crested newt

    Where to find the great crested newt, how to identify them, their lifecycle and protection status.

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