Adder - Wikipedia Vipera berus, commonly known as the common European adder[3] and the common European viper, [4] is a species of venomous snake in the family Viperidae The species is extremely widespread, and thus can be found throughout much of Europe, and as far as East Asia [2]
12 Shocking Facts About Adders Most People Get Wrong The adder is the UK’s only venomous snake, found mainly in heathlands, woodland edges, and coastal dunes Although often feared, dangerous bites to humans and dogs are extremely rare The adder is now a protected species due to its declining numbers, making its conservation increasingly important
Adder (Vipera berus) - British Reptiles - Woodland Trust Shy but full of surprises, the adder is the UK’s only venomous snake It spends its days in woodland, soaking up the sun and swallowing its prey whole While it’s more common than you might think, a loss of suitable habitat is threatening this unique species
Adder | Venomous Reptile of Europe Asia | Britannica Adder, any of several groups of venomous snakes of the viper family, Viperidae, and the Australo-Papuan death adders, viperlike members of Elapidae, the cobra family The name adder may also be applied to certain other snakes, such as the hognose snake (Heterodon), a harmless North American genus
Common death adder - Wikipedia The common death adder (Acanthophis antarcticus) is a species of death adder native to Australia It is one of the most venomous land snakes in Australia and globally
Adder - The Wildlife Trusts The adder is a relatively small, stocky snake that prefers woodland, heathland and moorland habitats It hunts lizards and small mammals, as well as ground-nesting birds, such as skylark and meadow pipit
Facts About Adders - Live Science Adder is a word derived from an Old English term meaning serpent, and it can refer to several types of snakes, including some species that are only distantly related
Britains most dangerous snake strikes in Suffolk: Dad is bitten by an . . . The common European adder, also known as the common European viper, is Britain’s only venomous snake It is found across England, Scotland and Wales, mainly in heathlands, commons and woodland, and reaches lengths of up to one metre An adder bite is very painful and can make a person quite unwell, but it is rarely fatal to healthy adults
Common European Adder - Animalia The Common European adder (Vipera berus) is a venomous snake that is very widespread and can be found throughout most of central and eastern Europe and as far as East Asia