Reptiles and amphibians were invited to Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School to give pupils a science lesson they will never forget.

The exotic creatures were brought in by Sam Heales, a volunteer with the Dangerous Wild Animals Rescue Facility.

Mr Heales began his visit with a talk to the school assembly on the history of the charity-run facility based in Little Wakering, what creatures they rescue and what goes wrong when people buy exotic pets.

He then took the reptiles, including snakes, along with frogs and snails into each classroom for close up observations of how they feel and move.

He said: “All kids want to do is hold and touch them and this is a way for them to learn more about them.”

Brenda Kidd, science teacher at the school said: “The visit ties in with our science project on how reptiles have adapted to survive, how they have scaly skin, are cold blooded, lay eggs and shed skin.

“It allows the children to get up close to snakes and ask questions about the different species and their habitats. It is something I’m trying to drive forward, bringing the outside world into the classroom as it reinforces their learning.”