Snakes and Slow Worms

Although Slow Worms are a type of lizard they are often confused with snakes

Frequently asked questions about Slow worms:

• How do I tell the difference between a Slow Worm and a snake?

• I have Slow Worms in my garden, do I need to do anything for them?

• How do I encourage Slow Worms into my garden?

• A Slow Worm habitat is threatened, what can be done?

Frequently asked questions about snakes:

• Which species of snake did I see?

• I have found eggs in my compost heap, which snake has laid them?

• I think I have Adders in my garden, what shall I do?

• How do I get rid of snakes from my garden?

• How do I encourage snakes into my garden?

• A snake is eating my frogs/fish, what can be done?

• I think I have seen an exotic snake, what shall I do?

• A snake habitat is threatened, what can be done?

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