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this what i don't like when we come accross one on Dartmoor, Devon. nut did pluck up courage to take this pic,
The Adder (Vipera berus) is Britain’s only poisonous snake but will very rarely attack. Their usual approach is to use its exceptional camouflage to avoid being spotted or to disappear into the bushes and undergrowth at speed if they feel the vibrations of a threat approaching. While the adder is thought to have claimed the lives of around 10 people within the last 100 years or so, modern knowledge about snake bites and good access to medical care have greatly reduced the threat they pose to life. Only those that are susceptible to anaphylactic shock are a major risk.
The venom is actually quite strong but the adder does not inject much at any one time so there is less risk than from other venomous snakes that will strike repeatedly or inject more in one go.
Sorry i forgot to add this footage,
Comments (9)
Erestorfan
Rather pretty markings on this snake. I don't know what kind of snakes you have in the UK...is this one poisonous?
Faemike55
Nice capture of the snake
kaijra
great capture gratulation they are real rare in the wildness. its called vipera berus in german kreuzotter. the only poison one in middle and north of europe. dangerous for kidds and old ppl. bite is extremly painful ( like all vipers)
durleybeachbum
Lucky you! I haven't seen on e close enough for a pic for ages.
jayfar
Why didn't the viper viper nose - cos the adder adder ankerchief!!! The old ones are the best! Lol. Rather you than me Pat but admire your courage to hang around. Nice shot.
Vialliy
Lucky daring shot.
billcody
Thanks for sharing! Adders like this live in Germany, too. It´s the only poisonous here, too.
neiwil
Well! you're the first person I know who's seen one....let alone got a picture of it.As you say, the only question usually is which one can run away the quickest. Hard to tell but it looks a descent size? Maybe hard to spot but it would be a shame if they 'vanished' for good. Thanks for another great picture of the lesser seen English countryside.
njb2000
I think Ive only seen one once myself and that's enough!