The UK’s only venomous snake 🐍
Vipera berus (Common European Adder)
A relatively thick-bodied snake, adults reach a length of around 60cm. Being a type of viper, this snake has a broad, angular head, with large eyes.
Found throughout the UK, but has a patchy distribution (not on Scottish Islands or Ireland). Populations have been declining for the last century and have become locally extinct in some areas.
Have you ever seen a native UK snake? Visit the Wildwood Trust Adders this summer.
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