Elusive and secretive, the smooth snake is not often seen and therefore easily overlooked. However, this fascinating reptile is confronting increasing pressures that could make it even scarcer.

Join us as we shine a light on the lifestyle of this mysterious serpent, uncover the threats they are facing, and of course, highlight the remarkable conservation efforts dedicated to preserving our rarest reptile and it's habitat.

Get in touch:

As always, please do contact us with any questions, feedback, comments, or just to say hi! You can find us both on Instagram:

Steve - @a.bird.in.the.lens

Matthew - @a.bug.in.the.lens

Timestamps

00:00:00 Catch up

00:03:22 Introduction to the smooth snake

00:15:09 Threats to our rarest reptile

00:24:30 Smooth snake & habitat conservation efforts

00:36:45 Wrap up

Links

Smooth snake | Amphibian and Reptile Conservation (arc-trust.org)

Snakes in the Heather: improving the prospects of smooth snakes and other heathland reptiles. | Amphibian and Reptile Conservation (arc-trust.org)

The effect of the climate crisis on UK reptile populations (froglife.org)

ARC celebrates smooth snake reintroduction anniversary with BBC Breakfast | Amphibian and Reptile Conservation (arc-trust.org)

N526318PP.pdf (nerc.ac.uk)