Rising number of hikers have escaped close shaves with the UK’s only venomous snake in the last few days. An increase in sightings of the Common European viper, also known as an Adder snake, has ...
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Why snakes are thriving in British homes but struggling in the wild
Every summer, without fail, the British press carries alarming stories about snake sightings. On an island that only has one venomous snake species, a slithering reptile in the undergrowth is big news ...
The fall in adder numbers is frequently attributed to the same suite of factors: disappearance of their habitats, increasing isolation and a decrease in the quality of the remaining habitat resulting ...
A vet has issued a crucial warning to dog walkers about poisonous bite risks becoming active in spring. Knowing how respond ...
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An adder has been spotted near Clyne in Swansea. Denise Lo was out walking on Tuesday afternoon when she discovered the venomous snake. The 36-year-old, from West Cross, said the snake was on the ...
Britain has three native and one imported snake species living in the wild. The European adder is the only UK venomous snake, and bites are rare. There are now an estimated 700,000 pet snakes in the ...
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