Smooth snake (Coronella austriaca). This snake is non-venomous and is one of the rarest and most endangered species in Britain. It only lives in a couple of isolated pockets in the West Country. They are protected under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 and the loss of their heathland habitat is the main reason for their decline. This specimen was photographed at Arne RSPB reserve under the warden's handling and photography licence. Photographed in July,in Dorset,UK | |
Licence : | Droits gérés |
Crédit: | Science Photo Library / Varndell, Colin |
Taille de l’image : | 3985 px × 2647 px |
Model Release : | Non requis |
Property Release : | Non requis |
Restrictions : | - |