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HOW TO IDENTIFY AN ADDER

  • (Vipera Berus / Common European Adder) The UK's only venomous snake​

  • Distinct dark zigzag pattern running down its back with a 'V' or 'X' shape on its head​

  • Colour can vary from silvery grey to brown or red copper​

  • Can range 15cm - 80cm in length

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GRASS SNAKE

  • (Natri Helvetica) A non venomous snake​

  • Grey / green in colour​

  • ​Distinctive yellow and black collar around the neck

  • ​​Black stripes down the sides of the body​

  • ​15cm to 100cm in length

SMOOTH SNAKE

  • (Cornonella Austriaca) A non venomous snake

  • grey / brown in colour

  • black stripe from eye and down the side of the head

  • Heart shape marking on head with black flecks on back and sides

  • 15cm to 75cm in length

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