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British Reptiles

 		Species 1 - 6 of 6
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Anguis fragilis (Slow worm)
The slow worm, a legless lizard, was once thought to be a serpent and is often mistaken for a snake. There are certain features... More 16 Images 4 Videos
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Coronella austriaca (Smooth snake)
This non-venomous snake is very rare in the UK, and is superficially similar in appearance to the adder (Vipera berus), but... More 9 Images 6 Videos
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Lacerta agilis (Sand lizard)
The sand lizard is larger than the common lizard, and somewhat stockier. Sand lizards have an attractive pattern of dark spots with... More 7 Images 5 Videos
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Lacerta vivipara (Viviparous lizard)
The agile viviparous or common lizard is smaller than the related sand lizard (Lacerta agilis), and is extremely variable in... More 15 Images 6 Videos
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Natrix natrix (Grass snake)
The grass snake is Britain's largest terrestrial reptile. This snake is typically olive-green, brown or greyish in colour, with a... More 18 Images 8 Videos
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Vipera berus (Adder)
The adder is Britain’s only venomous snake and is, as a result, a much-maligned species with a wealth of folklore surrounding it... More 15 Images 9 Videos
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