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My cat killed a baby black snake with red diamond spots. What is it?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

WHat kind of snake did my cat kill? My cat brought back a dead baby snake it isn’t like any snake native to England it was black with red spots that look like daimond shape I can’t find anything online

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Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Published on May 15th, 2018

Without an image, it is difficult to determine. It may indeed be an introduced species. Another possibility would be a slow worm , or legless lizard which are common in the UK. If you still have it, submit it to a veterinarian experienced in treating reptiles or to a zoo for identification.

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