Wilder Kent Blog

Learn more about the wildlife and wild places in Kent and beyond.

Species

Grass snakes in the UK: The symbol of Britain’s wilds

The British snake: do you think of a greenish snake with dark stripes down its body? That’s a grass snake you’re picturing, and for good reason. This countryside icon is the UK’s most widespread and commonly spotted snake.

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The ultimate guide to adders

With this ultimate guide to adders, we aim to dispel some myths and foster a love of this shy and mysterious creature that roams our Kent landscape.