Known as the UK's only venomous snake, it can grow to around 70cm with a distinctive zigzag pattern down their back, red eyes and a vertical pupil. If an adder were to bite you, it could be very ...

While I was eating, I found myself wondering—and not for the first time—about that piece of plastic grass that’s always on the tray with my sushi. Why is it there? Am I supposed to do ...

Cats sometimes seem to have a mind of their own and simply do what they want. This can lead to behavior that seems odd to humans, like eating grass. But why do cats eat grass? Cats may like the ...

There are three native species of snake in the UK, although they are rarely seen by most of us. Most common is the grass snake, which is also the biggest - growing up to 1.5m. Then there's the ...

Snake Catcher Dan had to use patience, a flashlight, and a hook to relocate the red-bellied black snake. Could you be sharing your sofa with a dangerous snake? A family in Australia found out the ...

Advert Unlike the creatures we find in the UK, such as a generally harmless grass snake, the ones found on this island are extremely deadly. Put it this way - they're not the kind of thing you ...

A Grass snake (Natrix helvetica) is often found in England and Wales and mostly in gardens. The Grass snake usually has olive green colour skin with large eyes and round pupils and can grow to ...

Researches have been tracking a species of snake that has not been seen in the UK for around 300,000 years. There are only three types of snakes native to the UK - an adder, grass snake and a smooth ...

Snakes are obligate carnivores, which means they only eat animal-based foods like insects, animals, and eggs. Some are highly venomous, and some give wicked hugs, but no matter what kind of snake ...