Watch this rare clip of a common European adder crossing a stream, then you can read all about the UK's only venomous snake.

Spotting a snake in your garden can be surprising, but it’s usually no reason to panic. Many regions around the world are home to harmless, non-venomous snakes that prefer to avoid humans and instead ...

There are only three types of snakes native to the UK - an adder, grass snake and a smooth snake - see the areas in England where you will find ...

The great majority of snakes are generally non-venomous, but let’s see which of them are the most common non-poisonous snake species in the world. Non-poisonous snakes are found almost everywhere in ...

A new species of snake has been identified in Europe. The researchers were able to demonstrate that the “Iberian Grass Snake” does not constitute a subspecies of the wide-spread common Grass Snake as ...

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The grass snake is the most common snake species in Germany and is completely harmless to humans. Nevertheless, many people wonder if it is venomous. Photo: Getty Images Encountering a snake in ...

Encountering a garden snake is often a sign of a healthy ecosystem, with many species being harmless and beneficial pest controllers. From the distinctive grass snake to the legless lizard slow worm, ...