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Smooth snake

Reptiles The rare smooth snake can only be found at a few heathland sites in the UK. It looks a bit like an adder, but lacks the distinct...

The sand lizard is extremely rare due to the loss of its sandy heath and dune habitats. Reintroduction programmes have helped e...

The grass snake is our longest snake, but don't worry if you find one in the compost heap - it's harmless! Look out for...

Our only venomous snake, the shy adder can be spotted basking in the sunshine in woodland glades and on heathlands. An adder bite is a ver...

Despite appearances, the slow worm is actually a legless lizard, not a worm or a snake! Look out for it basking in the sun on he...

There are about 5,600 species of lizards around the world. Evidence shows that lizards have been in existence on the earth for about two hun...