Venomous adder snakes have been spotted in Fatfield, Hamsterley Forest, Frosterley and Rookhope in Weardale so far in 2025.

Desert-dwelling snakes inhabit every desert on Earth. From the Australian outback to the desert southwest in North America, you can be sure to find at least one species of potentially dangerous snake.

These are the locations in the UK where you'll find the country's three native snakes - the Adder, Grass Snake and Smooth Snake.