The common adder is found in different terrains, habitat complexity being essential for different aspects of its behaviour. It feeds on small mammals, birds, lizards, and amphibians, and in some cases on spiders, worms, and insects.

The adder is a relatively small, stocky snake that prefers woodland, heathland and moorland habitats. It hunts lizards and small mammals, as well as ground-nesting birds, such as skylark and meadow pipit.

The Common European adder (Vipera berus) is a venomous snake that is very widespread and can be found throughout most of central and eastern Europe and as far as East Asia.

The adder is the UK's only venomous snake, but it's incredibly shy of people. Discover its little known mating rituals, unusual facts, folklore and more.

The adder is the UK's only native venomous snake, and is actually the smallest snake species found here. Adders are more likely to flee than attack, unless they are stepped on or feel very threatened.

adder, any of several groups of venomous snakes of the viper family, Viperidae, and the Australo-Papuan death adders, viperlike members of Elapidae, the cobra family. The name adder may also be applied to certain other snakes, such as the hognose snake (Heterodon), a harmless North American genus.

Apr 25, 2024 · Get to know the common European adder (Vipera berus) – its size, color, range, habitat, diet, reproduction, predators, lifespan, bite, symptoms, and venom.

Sep 27, 2024 · Adder snakes are some of the most fascinating and misunderstood reptiles in the world. Known for their distinctive patterns and venomous bites, adders belong to the viper family and are native to various parts of Europe, Asia and Africa.

May 27, 2024 · The common European adder is the only snake that lives above the Arctic Circle. This snake, also known as the black adder, is the most common venomous snake in Europe.