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The Adder is a member of the viper family and is found throughout Britain right up to the north of Scotland.
The Adder is easily recognised as it has a dark zigzag stripe down its back. There is also a row of dark spots along each side. Colours vary from black and white in the male to shades of brown or copper in the female. The Adder likes open habitats such as heathland, moorland, open woodland and sea cliffs.
They feed mostly on rodents and lizards, striking their prey to inject venom and then following the scent trail of the dying animal. It's not an aggressive snake but it is Britain's only poisonous snake bite. It won't kill, but a bite from an adder is painful and usually results in hospitalisation. Therefore, Adders should be treated with the utmost respect.
Adders are protected by law in Great Britain against being killed, injured or sold or traded in any way.
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