Animals

In which country are there no wild snakes at all?

Ireland

Background

Ireland has not a single wild snake. After the ice age the island was too cold and already cut off by the sea. Legend says Saint Patrick chased them away. New Zealand and Antarctica are snake-free too.

More Animals questions

How many species of crocodiles exist in Africa?

See question

How many eggs can a kingfisher lay at one time?

See question

How many bones does a rat have in its body?

See question

Which bird can fly backwards?

See question

How many kilograms does the largest lobster ever caught weigh?

See question

Where do Europe's only wild monkeys live?

See question

Ready to estimate?

Over 1,200 questions, 9 categories, one click.