Every summer, without fail, the British press carries alarming stories about snake sightings. On an island that only has one ...

One of Europe’s largest snake species is crawling up walls and into attics in the UK, seeking warmth for breeding, scientists say in a new study. Aesculapian snakes, which grow up to 7ft long, are not ...

If you have a fear of snakes, make sure you're extra careful next time you head up to the attic. Scientists have warned that 6.5-foot-long snakes are 'thriving' in the UK - and they love to make their ...