snakes
It's the length of a bathtub, can feign death and has a defensive spray that smells of rotten fish – meet Britain's largest snake
Growing up to 1.5 metres long, the grass snake is our largest native reptile. Find out what it looks like, where it lives and what it eats with BBC Countryfile Magazine's expert guide.
British snake guide: how to identify snakes, where they live in the UK - and what to do if you're bitten
Here is our expert guide to British snakes, including where they live and how to identify them from their markings and length.
Smooth snake: diet, habitat, identification and distribution
In this BBC Countryfile Magazine guide, we explore the quiet life of the smooth snake, revealing information on what they look like, how big they are, where they live and what they eat.
Adder: diet, habitat, identification and distribution
In this BBC Countryfile Magazine guide, we explore the fascinating life of the adder, revealing information on what they look like, how big they are, where they live and what they eat.
Reptile guide: snakes, lizards and slow worms
Discover the fascinating world of snakes, lizards and slow worms with BBC Countryfile Magazine's guide to Britain's six native reptiles.
Podcast: A morning on the Dorset heaths in search of Britain's rarest reptile
Roam the untamed heaths of Dorset in search of smooth snakes and other rare wildlife in episode 8, season 9 of the Countryfile podcast
Podcast: Explore the Dorset coast in search of adders and spring migrants
In the 100th episode of the BBC Countryfile Magazine podcast, explore the Dorset coast in search of adders with naturalist Kevin Parr (episode 4, season 9 of the podcast).
Wildlife Spectacle of the Month: Sunbathing Snakes
With sharp eyes, see if you can spot sunbathing adders enjoying the Spring sunshine.
Although adders are venomous, they prefer flight to bite and will slink away at the slightest vibration – so if you do see one, consider yourself a fledging wildlife tracker.
