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By *ssex_tom OP   Man
over a year ago

Chelmsford

A dog has been bitten by an adder that sneaked into the dog owners back garden in Essex. Apparently this is the time of year when adder attacks are most likely. Keep your eyes open folks

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By *uriouscouple83Couple
over a year ago

Worcester

Marvelous creatures those adders, peaceful and majestic. It’s just a shame their habitats are being destroyed at an alarming rate. They wouldn’t choose to live close to humans if given the choice.

Stay safe Tom

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By *ean counterMan
over a year ago

Market Harborough / Kettering

About as common as hens teeth. In my 52 years of living, working and walking in the countryside I've never seen one. The majority of them appear to be down the west country and they like to live in stone walls. Like most "dangerous" creatures if you don't bother them they won't bother you

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By *ssex_tom OP   Man
over a year ago

Chelmsford

This hot weather is bringing the buggers out.

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman
over a year ago

The Town by The Cross

Tom ?

Why did the adder 'sneak' ....... ?

I'd be okay if it slithered but sneaked ...... can snakes demonstrate that much consciousness ? They understand the concept of garden, fence and ownership ?

C'mon Tom ..... you 'll be saying you read it next.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I worked on a nature reserve in Devon for a while and there were lots there. We used to build things called hibernaculums that they would use to hibernate in. Every so often we would check them and it was like some kind of adder orgy in there.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The Adders ?? are only going to multiply now the their homes are being taken away. It a creature that divides people to sun it up

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By *ssex_tom OP   Man
over a year ago

Chelmsford


"Tom ?

Why did the adder 'sneak' ....... ?

I'd be okay if it slithered but sneaked ...... can snakes demonstrate that much consciousness ? They understand the concept of garden, fence and ownership ?

C'mon Tom ..... you 'll be saying you read it next."

The poor dogs testicles swelled to the size of grapefruit.. the pictures were so distressing. The poor dog was a Springer spaniel called Bob

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over a year ago

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By *om and JennieCouple
over a year ago

Chams or Socials

We have them were we live

J x

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman
over a year ago

The Town by The Cross


"Tom ?

Why did the adder 'sneak' ....... ?

I'd be okay if it slithered but sneaked ...... can snakes demonstrate that much consciousness ? They understand the concept of garden, fence and ownership ?

C'mon Tom ..... you 'll be saying you read it next.

The poor dogs testicles swelled to the size of grapefruit.. the pictures were so distressing. The poor dog was a Springer spaniel called Bob"

I'd spring too and I haven't got any testicles

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By *ssex_tom OP   Man
over a year ago

Chelmsford


"We have them were we live

J x"

Grapefruit ?

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By *ssex_tom OP   Man
over a year ago

Chelmsford

Google Adder bite and Gosfield

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I cant really see what the drama is. They are creatures that live in the wild.

Animal bites another animal - shock

It wouldnt have 'snuck' into a garden looking for a dog to bite. Its not going to deliberately take on a dog. The dog probably disturbed it and it acted in its natural way to defend itself.

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By *om and JennieCouple
over a year ago

Chams or Socials


"We have them were we live

J x

Grapefruit ?"

No adders!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Living in the new forest for 38 years I’ve only ever seen one, and then it was just sat in the sunshine didn’t bother me or the dog who stayed well clear.

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By *ecadent_DevonMan
over a year ago

Okehampton


"Tom ?

Why did the adder 'sneak' ....... ?

I'd be okay if it slithered but sneaked ...... can snakes demonstrate that much consciousness ? They understand the concept of garden, fence and ownership ?

C'mon Tom ..... you 'll be saying you read it next.

The poor dogs testicles swelled to the size of grapefruit.. the pictures were so distressing. The poor dog was a Springer spaniel called Bob"

I heard he said to the vet “can you please take away the pain, but leave the swelling”

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By *icolerobbieCouple
over a year ago

walsall

See then regularly. This time of year, they come out to bask in the sunshine on stony or rocky paths.

They are tiny little buggers, best swerved.

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By *yron69Man
over a year ago

Fareham

Any species of snake with a calculator is an adder. Fact.

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By *uke olovingmanMan
over a year ago

Gravesend

It was only looking for it's plus one

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By *ssex_tom OP   Man
over a year ago

Chelmsford

Apparently there Are no snakes in Ireland..

Why do we have these dangerous serpents here?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Apparently there Are no snakes in Ireland..

Why do we have these dangerous serpents here?"

Not really dangerous…

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By *ssex_tom OP   Man
over a year ago

Chelmsford


"Apparently there Are no snakes in Ireland..

Why do we have these dangerous serpents here?

Not really dangerous… "

See the pictures of that poor dog and you will change your mind..

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By *ools and the brainCouple
over a year ago

couple, us we him her.

Beautiful creatures.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Quite common in the Cotswolds. I've encountered some quite large ones..

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By *ssex_tom OP   Man
over a year ago

Chelmsford


"Quite common in the Cotswolds. I've encountered some quite large ones.."

How big ? I imagine the bigger then the more venom

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Quite common in the Cotswolds. I've encountered some quite large ones..

How big ? I imagine the bigger then the more venom "

A couple of feet long, but quite chunky. Females can be a bit bigger..

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By *ssex_tom OP   Man
over a year ago

Chelmsford

Two feet is a fair size and I imagine they have large sharp fangs and when in attack mode are merciless...

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By *icolerobbieCouple
over a year ago

walsall


"Two feet is a fair size and I imagine they have large sharp fangs and when in attack mode are merciless..."

Not that fierce Tom, their head is not much bigger than your thumbnail. Mind you, dynamite comes in small packages...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

We come across them regularly, ive noticed the past few year they have become increasingly 'angry'

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Adder boy Tom!

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By *ssex_tom OP   Man
over a year ago

Chelmsford


"We come across them regularly, ive noticed the past few year they have become increasingly 'angry' "

More angry? The hotter climate must make them more angry and likely to attack..

Are they classes as vermin like wood pigeons ?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"We come across them regularly, ive noticed the past few year they have become increasingly 'angry' "

Yeah, some have got a right chip on their shoulders.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"We come across them regularly, ive noticed the past few year they have become increasingly 'angry'

More angry? The hotter climate must make them more angry and likely to attack..

Are they classes as vermin like wood pigeons ?"

They're a protected species. The reason it attacked the dog is because it will have felt threatened and was defending itself. Adders don't generally feed on dogs...

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By *ssex_tom OP   Man
over a year ago

Chelmsford


"We come across them regularly, ive noticed the past few year they have become increasingly 'angry'

Yeah, some have got a right chip on their shoulders. "

Are these angry adders a new strain...? More Dangerous?

What are the government doing?

Let's wipe these buggers out once and for all

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"We come across them regularly, ive noticed the past few year they have become increasingly 'angry'

Yeah, some have got a right chip on their shoulders.

Are these angry adders a new strain...? More Dangerous?

What are the government doing?

Let's wipe these buggers out once and for all

"

They are not dangerous. What was the dog doing for the adder to protect it's self…

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By *ssex_tom OP   Man
over a year ago

Chelmsford


"We come across them regularly, ive noticed the past few year they have become increasingly 'angry'

Yeah, some have got a right chip on their shoulders.

Are these angry adders a new strain...? More Dangerous?

What are the government doing?

Let's wipe these buggers out once and for all

They are not dangerous. What was the dog doing for the adder to protect it's self… "

If they are not dangerous then why are the poor dogs balls the size of grapefruit?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"We come across them regularly, ive noticed the past few year they have become increasingly 'angry'

Yeah, some have got a right chip on their shoulders.

Are these angry adders a new strain...? More Dangerous?

What are the government doing?

Let's wipe these buggers out once and for all

They are not dangerous. What was the dog doing for the adder to protect it's self…

If they are not dangerous then why are the poor dogs balls the size of grapefruit?"

Inflammation. The dogs still alive.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"We come across them regularly, ive noticed the past few year they have become increasingly 'angry'

Yeah, some have got a right chip on their shoulders.

Are these angry adders a new strain...? More Dangerous?

What are the government doing?

Let's wipe these buggers out once and for all

They are not dangerous. What was the dog doing for the adder to protect it's self…

If they are not dangerous then why are the poor dogs balls the size of grapefruit?"

No dont cause us issues, if theres livestock in the fields they're unlikely to be there, we tend to find them in the back of the barn or by the brook, my dads jackrussel has towed afew dead ones into the house over the years & been chomped by them but theyre really nosey dogs so its their own fault.

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By *ssex_tom OP   Man
over a year ago

Chelmsford


"We come across them regularly, ive noticed the past few year they have become increasingly 'angry'

Yeah, some have got a right chip on their shoulders.

Are these angry adders a new strain...? More Dangerous?

What are the government doing?

Let's wipe these buggers out once and for all

They are not dangerous. What was the dog doing for the adder to protect it's self…

If they are not dangerous then why are the poor dogs balls the size of grapefruit?

No dont cause us issues, if theres livestock in the fields they're unlikely to be there, we tend to find them in the back of the barn or by the brook, my dads jackrussel has towed afew dead ones into the house over the years & been chomped by them but theyre really nosey dogs so its their own fault. "

Evil buggers

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

My mate was Richard was subjected to terrible pain through an adder.. It got so bad all his hair fell out.

Now we call him bald Rick.

Sorry, I'll get me coat.

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By *ncubus XMan
over a year ago

midlands - glasgow - islands

Why are snakes good at maths?

Because they are good adders

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Two feet is a fair size and I imagine they have large sharp fangs and when in attack mode are merciless..."

The adder I keep seeing is bigger than two feet, probably closer to 3 or maybe even 4 feet, he seems quite chilled though.

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By *ob Carpe DiemMan
over a year ago

Torquay


"Two feet is a fair size and I imagine they have large sharp fangs and when in attack mode are merciless...

The adder I keep seeing is bigger than two feet, probably closer to 3 or maybe even 4 feet, he seems quite chilled though. "

Sure it's not a grass snake?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Two feet is a fair size and I imagine they have large sharp fangs and when in attack mode are merciless...

The adder I keep seeing is bigger than two feet, probably closer to 3 or maybe even 4 feet, he seems quite chilled though. "

Thinking about it he could have been 5 feet, cause he was in the distance when I thought he was 3 or 4 feet long.

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West


"We come across them regularly, ive noticed the past few year they have become increasingly 'angry'

Yeah, some have got a right chip on their shoulders. "

Do snakes have vestigial shoulders?!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Two feet is a fair size and I imagine they have large sharp fangs and when in attack mode are merciless...

The adder I keep seeing is bigger than two feet, probably closer to 3 or maybe even 4 feet, he seems quite chilled though.

Sure it's not a grass snake?"

Definitely an adder, seen him on the edge of Dartmoor, they like Dartmoor.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"We come across them regularly, ive noticed the past few year they have become increasingly 'angry'

Yeah, some have got a right chip on their shoulders.

Do snakes have vestigial shoulders?! "

Yes, they also like crickly cut chips.

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West


"We come across them regularly, ive noticed the past few year they have become increasingly 'angry'

Yeah, some have got a right chip on their shoulders.

Do snakes have vestigial shoulders?!

Yes, they also like crickly cut chips. "

I wonder if they have 'em skins on or off?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Apparently there Are no snakes in Ireland..

Why do we have these dangerous serpents here?"

I think you will find more people get bitten by dogs than adders.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"We come across them regularly, ive noticed the past few year they have become increasingly 'angry'

Yeah, some have got a right chip on their shoulders.

Do snakes have vestigial shoulders?!

Yes, they also like crickly cut chips.

I wonder if they have 'em skins on or off? "

Don’t they shed their skins ?

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By *ob Carpe DiemMan
over a year ago

Torquay


"Two feet is a fair size and I imagine they have large sharp fangs and when in attack mode are merciless...

The adder I keep seeing is bigger than two feet, probably closer to 3 or maybe even 4 feet, he seems quite chilled though.

Sure it's not a grass snake?

Definitely an adder, seen him on the edge of Dartmoor, they like Dartmoor. "

No grass snakes on Dartmoor?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Two feet is a fair size and I imagine they have large sharp fangs and when in attack mode are merciless...

The adder I keep seeing is bigger than two feet, probably closer to 3 or maybe even 4 feet, he seems quite chilled though.

Sure it's not a grass snake?

Definitely an adder, seen him on the edge of Dartmoor, they like Dartmoor.

No grass snakes on Dartmoor?"

Probably are, but I know the difference between the two.

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By *andybeachWoman
over a year ago

In the middle

I’ve only ever seen two, one was as flat as a pancake on a road I used to cycle on regularly, looked about 2ft long, the other was in a wooded area where I was walking my old dog, I thought she had sniffed a rabbit out until it slithered out a thicket, I shouted my dog and legged it in the opposite direction

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By *ob Carpe DiemMan
over a year ago

Torquay


"I’ve only ever seen two, one was as flat as a pancake on a road I used to cycle on regularly, looked about 2ft long, the other was in a wooded area where I was walking my old dog, I thought she had sniffed a rabbit out until it slithered out a thicket, I shouted my dog and legged it in the opposite direction "

Never seen one, saw a grass snake being attacked by a couple of magpies once, guess it predates their nests if it can

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By *andybeachWoman
over a year ago

In the middle


"I’ve only ever seen two, one was as flat as a pancake on a road I used to cycle on regularly, looked about 2ft long, the other was in a wooded area where I was walking my old dog, I thought she had sniffed a rabbit out until it slithered out a thicket, I shouted my dog and legged it in the opposite direction

Never seen one, saw a grass snake being attacked by a couple of magpies once, guess it predates their nests if it can"

Maybe, I wasn’t hanging around to find out

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Thinking about it, the adder I saw could have been bigger than 5 feet.

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By *ornucopiaMan
over a year ago

Bexley

Adders are known to inhabit the North Downs in Surrey and Kent.

I frequent a well known naturist establishment up on part of the downs and in 35 years have not yet seen an adder there.

lots of other snakes on view, though. Some almost pythons. Mostly slow worms (yes, I know they are lizards really).

Testicles the size of grapefruit would make a fantastic conversation starter, making a welcome change from my cock ring!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

There are a few places along the banks of the Thames that I know there are Adders.

Two Tree Island, not far from me.

Muckingford marshes near Stanford-le-hope and around Coalhouse Fort in East Tilbury to name three.

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By *JB1954Man
over a year ago

Reading

Years ago, I was a head bailiff for a large company that had lakes plus rivers for fishing. Used to see not very often adders , grass snakes on venue. Grass snakes seemed to keep out of the way. Adders though did have the tendency in the early mornings to get on the paths , to warm themselves up. Twice I have picked up and removed to safe areas. To area where no one walking . Before being asked , I was shown how to pick up without me or the adder being hurt. Mainly approach very very slow. No sudden movements and as I always had gloves . Get hand behind head . So cannot bite .

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By *entleman JayMan
over a year ago

Wakefield

I saw a tiny snake yesterday on a path in the North Yorks Moors.

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West


"I saw a tiny snake yesterday on a path in the North Yorks Moors. "

Was it not a man sunbathing in the nude?

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By *hangerMan
over a year ago

brighton

Plenty of adders on the South Downs by Brighton. There are even warning signs. Every year there are reports of dogs and occasionally, people getting bitten by adders near Brighton.

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By *a LunaWoman
over a year ago

South Wales

Don’t mind me, just making notes of places in the UK not to relocate to

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By *andybeachWoman
over a year ago

In the middle


"Thinking about it, the adder I saw could have been bigger than 5 feet. "

Jeebus that’s a long one

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

My dad was bitten by an adder once when we were kids. I've seen a few since and once had a grass snake slither into my lap which made me jump a bit

Mr

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By *arakiss12TV/TS
over a year ago

Bedford

I saw one by Rutland water, big too.

It slithered under a rock slab.

Was the Garden of Eden in England?

It could have been.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Tom ?

Why did the adder 'sneak' ....... ?

I'd be okay if it slithered but sneaked ...... can snakes demonstrate that much consciousness ? They understand the concept of garden, fence and ownership ?

C'mon Tom ..... you 'll be saying you read it next.

The poor dogs testicles swelled to the size of grapefruit.. the pictures were so distressing. The poor dog was a Springer spaniel called Bob"

So in other words, gents.....if your name is Robert, keep those gonads off the grass!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Tom ?

Why did the adder 'sneak' ....... ?

I'd be okay if it slithered but sneaked ...... can snakes demonstrate that much consciousness ? They understand the concept of garden, fence and ownership ?

C'mon Tom ..... you 'll be saying you read it next."

You beat me to it, Granny.

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By *ollydoesWoman
over a year ago

Shangri-La

There's and adder on the lose.

Everyone watch out for this adder. We need those this sticks of the Simpsons amd have a whacking day.. we will get the bugger..

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Two feet is a fair size and I imagine they have large sharp fangs and when in attack mode are merciless...

The adder I keep seeing is bigger than two feet, probably closer to 3 or maybe even 4 feet, he seems quite chilled though. "

They can grow to three feet, more is unusual though, but why not? If it's darker brown it's a female. They are generally bigger..

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By *ob Carpe DiemMan
over a year ago

Torquay


"Thinking about it, the adder I saw could have been bigger than 5 feet. "

Check with Paignton zoo, they may be missing a python

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By *ssex_tom OP   Man
over a year ago

Chelmsford

There are no snakes in the wild in Ireland. Why here. Similar climates

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By *ob Carpe DiemMan
over a year ago

Torquay


"There are no snakes in the wild in Ireland. Why here. Similar climates"

Something to do with Saint Patrick or Brendan or some such I believe

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By *ablo minibar123Woman
over a year ago

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"Tom ?

Why did the adder 'sneak' ....... ?

I'd be okay if it slithered but sneaked ...... can snakes demonstrate that much consciousness ? They understand the concept of garden, fence and ownership ?

C'mon Tom ..... you 'll be saying you read it next.

The poor dogs testicles swelled to the size of grapefruit.. the pictures were so distressing. The poor dog was a Springer spaniel called Bob"

His name is actually Billy. Are you sure you are checking your information well enough?

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By *ssex_tom OP   Man
over a year ago

Chelmsford


"Tom ?

Why did the adder 'sneak' ....... ?

I'd be okay if it slithered but sneaked ...... can snakes demonstrate that much consciousness ? They understand the concept of garden, fence and ownership ?

C'mon Tom ..... you 'll be saying you read it next.

The poor dogs testicles swelled to the size of grapefruit.. the pictures were so distressing. The poor dog was a Springer spaniel called Bob

His name is actually Billy. Are you sure you are checking your information well enough?"

Well if he was Billy, Bob or Brendan it matters not.. a wicked serpent bit his balls and they swelled to the size of grapefruits.. it could of been a small child...

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By *ablo minibar123Woman
over a year ago

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"Tom ?

Why did the adder 'sneak' ....... ?

I'd be okay if it slithered but sneaked ...... can snakes demonstrate that much consciousness ? They understand the concept of garden, fence and ownership ?

C'mon Tom ..... you 'll be saying you read it next.

The poor dogs testicles swelled to the size of grapefruit.. the pictures were so distressing. The poor dog was a Springer spaniel called Bob

His name is actually Billy. Are you sure you are checking your information well enough?

Well if he was Billy, Bob or Brendan it matters not.. a wicked serpent bit his balls and they swelled to the size of grapefruits.. it could of been a small child...

"

Well the chances of a child being bitten by a dog is much much higher than being bitten by a snake, so why do you not think that dogs are wicked?

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By *ssex_tom OP   Man
over a year ago

Chelmsford

One is a cold blooded killer...

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By *ssex_tom OP   Man
over a year ago

Chelmsford

I wonder if dogs have a conscience..not sure snakes doo..

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
over a year ago

Central

It's good to have a wildlife friendly garden. I'd love to have snakes visit but I'm guessing it's not going to happen, whilst we're driving them to decline.

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By *anae21Woman
over a year ago

Nearer than you think


"One is a cold blooded killer..."

It's a rare wild creature. Nothing wicked about it exhibiting natural behaviour.

I wonder if you're the kind of guy who kills wasps with a rolled up newspaper....

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"There are no snakes in the wild in Ireland. Why here. Similar climates

Something to do with Saint Patrick or Brendan or some such I believe"

When Ireland finally rose to the surface, it was attached to mainland Europe, and thus, snakes were able to make their way onto the land. However, about three million years ago, the Ice Age arrived, meaning that snakes, being cold-blooded creatures, were no longer able to survive, so Ireland's snakes vanished.

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By *ssex_tom OP   Man
over a year ago

Chelmsford


"One is a cold blooded killer...

It's a rare wild creature. Nothing wicked about it exhibiting natural behaviour.

I wonder if you're the kind of guy who kills wasps with a rolled up newspaper.... "

No. I use my bare hands. They are registered at Scotland Yard as Lethal Weapons

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By *ssex_tom OP   Man
over a year ago

Chelmsford

But why no snakes in Ireland

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"But why no snakes in Ireland"

^callmemaster gave an answer to this question

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By *uliette500Woman
over a year ago

Hull


"We come across them regularly, ive noticed the past few year they have become increasingly 'angry'

More angry? The hotter climate must make them more angry and likely to attack..

Are they classes as vermin like wood pigeons ?"

They are a protected species in the UK

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By *ssex_tom OP   Man
over a year ago

Chelmsford

The hot weather explains a lot more snake bite activity in June July and August.

These serpents attack in the heat and don't seem to care if they bite a pet or a human..

Evil buggers

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By *irtydevil666Man
over a year ago

bristol

Forget the adders you got to watch out for the subtractors.....

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By *ssex_tom OP   Man
over a year ago

Chelmsford

I wish the mainland UK was like Ireland.

I reckon that years ago they grew tired of these evil serpent beasts and hunted them to extinction.. then the legend of St Patrick was brought in to hide the snake slaughter

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By *arakiss12TV/TS
over a year ago

Bedford

The 13th sign of the zodiac is Ophiuchus it`s sign is Ophiuchus grappling a serpent.

Snakes and serpents were/are known for their healing properties.

While deadly to prey, the anticoagulant properties of this venom is key to its potential medical uses. These toxins have applications in treating strokes, heart attacks and pulmonary embolisms, all of which can stem from blood clots.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I wish the mainland UK was like Ireland.

I reckon that years ago they grew tired of these evil serpent beasts and hunted them to extinction.. then the legend of St Patrick was brought in to hide the snake slaughter "

No, it was to do with the land mass being submerged and ice ages.

Man had nothing to do with it

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West


"I wish the mainland UK was like Ireland.

I reckon that years ago they grew tired of these evil serpent beasts and hunted them to extinction.. then the legend of St Patrick was brought in to hide the snake slaughter

No, it was to do with the land mass being submerged and ice ages.

Man had nothing to do with it"

Don't rise to the bait....

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By *ssex_tom OP   Man
over a year ago

Chelmsford


"I wish the mainland UK was like Ireland.

I reckon that years ago they grew tired of these evil serpent beasts and hunted them to extinction.. then the legend of St Patrick was brought in to hide the snake slaughter

No, it was to do with the land mass being submerged and ice ages.

Man had nothing to do with it"

Do we had ice ages and that has melted for thousands of years ... Not three or four hundred as some have us believe

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I've been bitten by an adder! It really is not nice ...

Absolutely loads down here at the moment and seen fairly regularly now the sun is out

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By *ssex_tom OP   Man
over a year ago

Chelmsford


"I've been bitten by an adder! It really is not nice ...

Absolutely loads down here at the moment and seen fairly regularly now the sun is out "

What happened. How did it feel ?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I've been bitten by an adder! It really is not nice ...

Absolutely loads down here at the moment and seen fairly regularly now the sun is out

What happened. How did it feel ?"

Actually like I'd been connected to the mains, I didnt know it was a snake at the time so continued my day. But I gradually got slower and slower until I sat down in the middle of the field and cried. Felt like I couldn't move even though I could. Then I went to hospital, by which time I looked terrible and felt like I'd been tun over by a steam roller! We found the puncture wounds at the hospital ...

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By *UGGYBEAR2015Man
over a year ago

BRIDPORT


"I wish the mainland UK was like Ireland.

I reckon that years ago they grew tired of these evil serpent beasts and hunted them to extinction.. then the legend of St Patrick was brought in to hide the snake slaughter "

What did St Patrick say as he drove the snakes out of Ireland?

‘ Are yous alright in the back there boys ‘

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By *ssex_tom OP   Man
over a year ago

Chelmsford

Can't see why the Irish got rid and the English inherited them

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