Snake that grows up to 2 metres in length 'living in UK attics and walls'
- One of Europe's biggest snakes - which can grow up to two metres in length - is setting up home in the attics and wall cavities of UK homes, according to a study.
Aesculapian snakes are non-native but after two potential "escapes" can be found in the capital - near London Zoo and Regent's Canal - and around Colwyn Bay in North Wales.Researchers from Bangor University observed them "climbing large structures to access the attics and wall cavities of houses". Male Aesculapian snakes had a "distinct preference" for buildings - with seven out of eight seeking indoor shelter - and are "unafraid of using buildings and other features in close proximity to humans".The study implanted 21 Aesculapian snakes with radio transmitters over two seasons to see the extent of their habitat.
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