Heatwave prompts summer SNAKE warning in Britain: Shock new figures reveal a sharp rise in incidents during warm weather

As Britain endures its third heatwave of the summer, many Brits will be worried about sunburn, sleep issues, and heatstroke. Now, experts have revealed a new cause for concern - snakes.


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