This Country Only Has One Species Of Venomous Snake

There are more than 3000 species of snakes in the world. Out of these, 600 species are poisonous and 200 species can kill or seriously injure people. There are some countries where there is not a single venomous snake like New Zealand, Ireland, Greenland, Iceland or Antarctica. At the same time, poisonous snakes are abundant in countries like Australia and Africa. In contrast, there is a country where there is only one species of venomous snake. The name of this country is Great Britain. According to a report by the Natural History Museum, there are 4 species of snakes in Great Britain. Of these snakes, three are native and one was introduced from outside. In the UK, there are adders, grass snakes, smooth snakes and Aesculapian snakes.

The European adder or viper is the only snake in Britain that is venomous. It is found in the areas of England, Scotland and Wales and is mostly found in forests and marshy areas. These snakes grow up to 1 metre long. Their body has a zigzag pattern and there is a V or X mark on the head. Their eye pupils are similar to those of cats and its bite is not fatal to humans, but the venom can cause swelling, vomiting and dizziness for several days.

According to the Daily Star, an 11-year-old girl was bitten by an adder in a nature reserve in Essex. She was given antivenom within 20 minutes, so her condition did not worsen. Her body had started to swell. The grass snake is considered to be the largest native snake in Britain. It grows up to 1.3 metres long and is often seen near gardens, farms and barns. The aesculapian snakes are native to France and Ukraine and were introduced to Britain. It is one of the largest snakes in Europe. Its length ranges from 1.3 to 1.6 metres.

Reports of snake bites are more common in the UK during the summer months, but are our native reptiles really fickle as temperatures rise? There are very few dangerous snakes living in and around the UK. Although the sight of a snake may be frightening to some, the species found in the wild in the UK are rarely a cause for concern.