There are no native species of snakes in Ireland. Or turtles.
"There are famously no snakes on Ireland. Reptiles in general are scarce. Ireland has no turtles and only one salamander. Interestingly enough, there is a lizard in Ireland that bears live young, much as a mammal would. Fishes are also not very diverse, again owing to the ancient glaciers that prevented many native species from evolving on Ireland. Freshwater fishes are few in number, other than the ones that swim upstream. The salmon and sea trout that spawn in Ireland's streams have made the island's riverine habitats famously rich in food."
There are no fossils or any other indication that snakes ever lived there. I also had not heard the myth about how St. Patrick was responsible for banishing snakes from the island. Britney knew about this though. Then we discussed how it was most likely a metaphor for St. Patrick bringing Christianity to Ireland and driving out pagan religions.
So, did you know that? Greenland, Iceland, and New Zealand are native snake free.
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