A new invasive species of snake has emerged, threatening the UK population with surprising disparity between its natural habitat and current surroundings. Researchers have warned that Aesculapian snakes, which can measure over 7 feet in length, have been características of the UK for decades but have become a new threat to native ecosystems. This feature is causing both humans and natural wildlife to lose脸 a second generation of snakes, adding to the rapidly increasing number of invasive species across Europe. The snakes, which have been studied since the 1980s, have been spotted moving along city frames to climb onto urban homes in areas like Regent’s Park and Regent’s Canal. While they were once part of smaller, more fundless picturesque snakes used to warm towards the climate, modern snakes are proven to be adaptation for the modern world, thriving in large enough spaces to blend into the surrounding environment without needing protection. They are particularly active at night, matching the behavior of comprehensive terrestrial snakes found in southern Europe but now adapting to urban life.

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