I remember when I was a kid growing up in England, and while the Jimmy Rogers version was popular, there was a show on TV in which Tommy Steele sang a different version - basically the Jimmy Rogers song but with the words changed so it actually sounded English - no cardinals or tangiers. Probably not snakes or ants that sting, but I cant remember that far back. The song was my Mum's favourite, and she particularly loved hearing the Tommy Steele version. Never heard it again since that one time though. I guess it is unlikely that anyone would find it in print now.

Then there was a great parody some years later by Fred Wedlock. Again, I can't remember the words except the line at the end "I'll cultivate a concrete estate, Not an English country garden". It was a very clever parody. I'd love it if someone could post the words to that one.

Cheers,
Rob.