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Advice and Resources
Frequently Asked Questions about...
Snakes
We have three native species of snake in the UK and one species of lizard which looks like a snake (the slow-worm).
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What species of snake have I seen?
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Telling the difference between snakes and slow-worms.
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What do I do if I see snakes in my garden?
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I think I've got adders in my garden, what do I do?
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How do I encourage snakes into my garden?
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I have found eggs in my compost heap, what has laid them?
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I've found an injured snake, what can I do to help it?
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What should snakes be doing in winter?
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What should snakes be doing in spring?
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What should snakes be doing in summer?
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What should snakes be doing in autumn?
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How do I get rid of snakes from my garden?
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A snake has come into my house, what do I do?
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A grass snake is preying on frogs/fish, what should I do?
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I've seen an oddly coloured/patterned snake, could it be something exotic?
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A snake habitat is threatened, what can be done?
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