{"id":161625,"date":"2022-08-05T11:01:06","date_gmt":"2022-08-05T11:01:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/precoinnews.com\/?p=161625"},"modified":"2022-08-05T11:01:06","modified_gmt":"2022-08-05T11:01:06","slug":"where-are-adders-in-the-uk-and-can-the-snakes-bite-kill-you-the-sun-the-sun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/precoinnews.com\/world-news\/where-are-adders-in-the-uk-and-can-the-snakes-bite-kill-you-the-sun-the-sun\/","title":{"rendered":"Where are adders in the UK and can the snake\u2019s bite kill you? \u2013 The Sun | The Sun"},"content":{"rendered":"

THE adder is the UK's only native venomous snake – and the smallest.<\/p>\n

But can the snake's bite kill you? Here's everything you need to know.<\/p>\n

What are adders and what do they look like?<\/h2>\n

The adder, also known as the common European viper, is the only venomous snake native to the UK – but they are not aggressive creatures.<\/p>\n

The snakes will only use their venom as a last means of defence and this is usually if they are caught or trodden on – around 100 people are \u00adbitten every year.<\/p>\n

They are commonly found in areas of rough, open countryside near woodland and are mostly seen in early spring when they emerge from hibernation.<\/p>\n

Most adders have a distinct dark zigzag that runs down the length of their bodies, as well as an inverted \u201cV\u201d shape on their neck.<\/p>\n

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Male adders are usually white or pale grey with a black zigzag, while the females are a pale brown colour, with a darker brown zigzag.<\/p>\n

In some cases, adders can be entirely black \u2013 which can lead them to being mistaken for others.\u00a0Adults adults tend to grow to a total length of 25 to 35 inches\u00a0(including the tail).<\/p>\n

Adder snake's have an average life span of up to 15 years.<\/p>\n

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SYMPTOMS OF VENOMOUS SNAKE BITE<\/h3>\n