21. Snakes In The UK The grass snake and adder can be very numerous in suitable habitat, and are oftenmet with, but many reports of snakes by those unfamiliar with the British http://www.netgoth.org.uk/~caleb/ukserpen.html

SNAKES IN THE UK Three species of snake occur in the UK. Two of them, the grass, or ringed snake, and the smooth snake, are non-venomous, and belong to the family Colubridae. The third, the adder, or viper, is mildly venomous, and belongs to the family Viperidae. Although snakes are now familiar as pets, they still suffer persecution. It should be stressed that none of the UK species present a serious danger to man, they are not pests, and there is no excuse for molesting these fascinating creatures. Past persecution has lead to legal protection, and killing of any reptile in the UK is now a criminal offence. Despite the popularity of exotic snake species as pets, none of the British species make good captives. Keeping of the adder, like all vipers, is regulated under the Dangerous Wild Animals act, and this species is also an extremely poor feeder in captivity. Capture and keeping of the smooth snake is prohibited under the Wildlife and Countryside Act, due to its endangered status. The grass snake has often been kept in the past, and is occasionally kept by specialists, but its specialised food requirements preclude maintenance as a pet species. The grass snake and adder can be very numerous in suitable habitat, and are often met with, but many reports of 'snakes' by those unfamiliar with the British species concern the

22. SurvivalIQ Handbook: Survival Skills - Poisonous Snakes And Lizards Habitat Common adders are found in a variety of habitats, from grassy fields torocky slopes, and on farms and cultivated lands. Poisonous snakes and lizards. http://www.survivaliq.com/survival/poisonous-snakes-and-lizards-common-adder.htm

Home Survival Skills Land Navigation Survival Fitness Contents 1. Introduction 2. Psychology of survival 3. Survival planning and survival kits 4. Basic survival medicine ... D. Dangerous insects and arachnids E. Poisonous snakes and lizards F. Dangerous fish and mollusks G. Clouds: foretellers of weather H. Contingency plan of action format Common adder Common adder Vipera berus Description: Its color is variable. Some adult specimens are completely black while others have a dark zigzag pattern running along the back. Characteristics: The common adder is a small true viper that has a short temper and often strikes without hesitation. Its venom is hemotoxic, destroying blood cells and causing tissue damage. Most injuries occur to campers, hikers, and field workers. Habitat: Common adders are found in a variety of habitats, from grassy fields to rocky slopes, and on farms and cultivated lands. Length: Average 45 centimeters, maximum 60 centimeters. Distribution: Very common throughout most of Europe. For information on a specific poisonous snake or lizard, click on one of the links below: Snake Families: Colubridae Crotalidae Elapidae Viperidae POISONOUS SNAKES OF THE AMERICAS: American copperhead Bushmaster Coral snake Cottonmouth ... Western diamondback rattlesnake POISONOUS SNAKES OF EUROPE: Common adder Long-nosed adder Pallas' viper Ursini's viper POISONOUS SNAKES OF AFRICA AND ASIA: Boomslang Bush viper Common cobra Egyptian cobra ... Wagler's pit viper or temple viper POISONOUS SNAKES OF AUSTRALASIA: Australian copperhead Death adder Taipan Tiger snake POISONOUS SEA SNAKES:

23. The Venomous Snakes Of South Africa scutatus, African Shieldnose Snake, Picture 1 Picture 2 Picture 3 Picture 4, TheAspidelaps Site. Scale Count Page. Bitis albanica, Albany adder, Scale Count Page. http://ntri.tamuk.edu/africa/south_africa.html

Venomous Snakes of South Africa Scientific Name Common Name Picture Links Links to More Information Aspidelaps lubricus African Coral Cobra Picture 1 Picture 2 Picture 3 Picture 4 ... Scale Count Page Aspidelaps scutatus African Shield-nose Snake Picture 1 Picture 2 Picture 3 Picture 4 ... Scale Count Page Bitis albanica Albany Adder Scale Count Page Bitis arietans Puff Adder Picture 1 Picture 2 Picture 3 Picture 4 ... Scale Count Page Bitis armata Southern Adder Scale Count Page Bitis atropos Berg Adder Picture 1 Picture 2 Berg Adder Page Scale Count Page Bitis caudalis Horned Adder Picture 1 Picture 2 Picture 3 Picture 4 ... Scale Count Page Bitis cornuta Many-horned Adder Picture 1 Picture 2 Many-Horned Adder Page General Information ... Scale Count Page Bitis gabonica Gaboon Viper or Gaboon Adder Picture 1 Picture 2 Picture 3 Picture 4 ... Gaboon Viper Information (In German, Part in English)

24. The Venomous Snakes Of Namibia Aspidelaps scutatus, African Shieldnose Snake, Picture 1 Picture 2 Picture3 Picture 4, The Aspidelaps Site. Scale Count Page. Bitis arietans, Puff adder, http://ntri.tamuk.edu/africa/namibia.html

Venomous Snakes of Namibia Scientific Name Common Name Picture Links Links to More Information Aspidelaps lubricus African Coral Cobra Picture 1 Picture 2 Picture 3 Picture 4 ... Scale Count Page Aspidelaps scutatus African Shield-nose Snake Picture 1 Picture 2 Picture 3 Picture 4 ... Scale Count Page Bitis arietans Puff Adder Picture 1 Picture 2 Picture 3 Picture 4 ... Scale Count Page Bitis caudalis Horned Adder Picture 1 Picture 2 Picture 3 Picture 4 ... Scale Count Page Bitis cornuta Many-horned Adder Picture 1 Picture 2 Many-Horned Adder Page General Information ... Scale Count Page Bitis peringueyi Peringuey's Adder Bitis schneideri Namaqua Dwarf Adder Picture 1 Picture 2 Picture 3 Scale Count Page ... Description Bitis xeropaga Desert Mountain Adder Picture 1 Scale Count Page Dendroaspis polylepis Black Mamba Black Mamba Information Page The Mamba Information Page Popular Elapidaes Scale Count Page Elapsoidea semiannulata Angolan Garter Snake Scale Count Page Elapsoidea sundevallii De Coster's Garter Snake

25. Snakes our countryside. It is not difficult to learn to distinguish theone poisonous adder from the other two snakes and the slowworm. http://www.runnymede.gov.uk/environt/nuisance/snakes.asp

Environmental Services Department Information Sheet Snakes There are four snake-like reptiles found in the British countryside; three of these are true snakes, namely the adder (the viper), the grass-snake (or ringed snake) and the smooth snake; the fourth is the slow-worm which is in fact a legless lizard. Sometimes the tail of a common lizard, seen briefly as it disappears into the herbage, is mistaken for a snake. The three species of snake are fairly easily distinguished from one another and from the slow-worm. Only the adder has a poisonous bite; the other three are harmless. Adders are found in most parts of England, Scotland and Wales, the grass snake is limited to England and Wales, and the smooth snake to the counties of Surrey, Hampshire, Dorset and parts of Wiltshire; there are a few old records of the smooth snake in Devon. Adders prefer rough uncultivated ground, moorland, hillsides and sunny hedge-banks; they are generally common along the cliff tops and the steep-sided combes along the coast of Devon. The grass-snake is more at home in lusher and damper situations, while the smooth snake likes sandy heaths with a pond or stream nearby. The slow-worm is generally distributed throughout this island except for one or two Scottish counties; it prefers dry rather than wet places and is particularly common in S.W. England.

26. Adders And Grass Snakes adders And Grass snakes in and Around Alice Holt Forest, North East Hampshire,UK. I m afraid an adder is small fry if it s big snakes you re looking for. http://coloherp.org/cb-news/Vol-28/cbn-0102/Adders.html

The Cold Blooded News The Newsletter of the Colorado Herpetological Society Volume 28, Number 2; February, 2001 Adders And Grass Snakes in and Around Alice Holt Forest, North East Hampshire, U.K. Reprinted from the Maine Herpetological Society Newsletter, Vol.8, No.12, January 2001. Debbie Seeber, MHS member from East Millinocket, ME, e-mailed her cousin in England to find out what she could tell us about the herp life there. This is the response she received: I'm afraid an adder is small fry if it's big snakes you're looking for. As the saying goes, "If an adder's more than two feet, it's a grass snake," and, in my experience, a grass snake (being non-poisonous but able to grow up to about 6 feet) is a peaceable sort of chap who prefers to keep to himself. The only really close encounter we ever had with a grass snake was when a baby one was cohabiting through the winter with a pair of toads under an old tile in our drive. One day, I suppose, the two toads reasoned that small snakes grow into big snakes and big snakes have a taste for toads - so they packed their bags and left. Shortly after that, the snake left too. However, adders are a different matter. All the natural science programmes on t.v. tell you they're shy creatures who will always slip away as soon as they see you, if they can. Well, all I can say is the adders in our little bit of a forest (4 square miles) haven't read the snake manuals. It's very rarely that they'll give up a sunny spot on a footpath or even in the car park, once they've found one, without a fight.

27. Puff Adder small terrestrial mammals, ground birds, lizards, toads and occasionally other snakes.Rodents are usually bitten and left to die. The Puff adder then follows http://www.sun.ac.za/forlang/snakes/puffadder.html

Puff adder List of species Berg adder Rinkhals Boom slang Spotted Skaapsteker ... Blind snakes Name: Bitis arietans Length: Average 90cm Maximum 1,7m Active: Nocturnal and diurnal Dwelling: Ground and shrubs Look out for A short, stubby snake with a triangular head distinct from the rest of the body. Yellow to grey-brown with distinct black chevrons on the back. May hiss or puff when disturbed. Very active after sunset. Preferred habitat Common throughout South Africa except for mountain tops, true desert and dense forest. Habits A slow-moving, bad-tempered and excitable snake that may hiss or puff when disturbed. It relies on its perfect camouflage and will rather freeze than move off. The Puff adder is camouflaged against the sand.

28. Horned Adder Horned adder. semidesert areas. Habits A small adder that may buryitself in loose sand by wriggling until concealed. Only the top http://www.sun.ac.za/forlang/snakes/hornedadder.html

Horned adder List of species Berg adder Rinkhals Boom slang Spotted Skaapsteker ... Blind snakes Name: Bitis caudalis Length: Average 25cm Maximum 50cm Active: Nocturnal and diurnal Dwelling: Ground Look out for A small adder with a triangular head distinct from the rest of the body. A single horn above each eye. Hisses and strikes readily. May worm itself into loose sand. Preferred habitat Dry, sandy regions in arid savanna and semi-desert areas. Habits A small adder that may bury itself in loose sand by wriggling until concealed. Only the top of the head, eyes and the little horns are left exposed. The horned adder may bury itself in the sand Danger to man May inflict a painful bite which causes swelling but poses no real threat.

29. The Reptiles Of Australia, Elapids Page Acanthophis pyrrhus, Desert Death adder, NT,Qld,SA,WA, C2641. Austrelaps labialis,Pigmy Copperhead, SA, U2614. Cacophis churchilli, Northern Dwarf Crowned Snake, Qld,? http://www.kingsnake.com/oz/snakes/elapids/elapids.htm

A Listing of Australian Elapid Snakes Distribution Key SERPENTES (SNAKES) Family Elapidae (Elapid Snakes) If only maps are available, the locality will be highlighted. Otherwise, click on the common name. last updated 12/18/01 indicates a new or recently updated page. Scientific Name Common Name Distribution CODE Acanthophis antarcticus Common Death Adder NSW,NT,Qld,SA,Vic,WA Acanthophis praelongus Northern Death Adder NT,Qld,WA Acanthophis pyrrhus Desert Death Adder NT,Qld,SA,WA Austrelaps labialis Pigmy Copperhead SA Austrelaps ramsayi Highlands Copperhead NSW,Vic Austrelaps superbus Lowlands copperhead NSW,SA,Tas,Vic Cacophis churchilli Northern Dwarf Crowned Snake Qld Cacophis harriettae White-Crowned Snake NSW,Qld Cacophis krefftii Dwarf Crowned Snake NSW,Qld Cacophis squamulosus Golden Crowned Snake NSW,Qld Demansia atra Lesser Black Whip Snake NT,Qld,WA Demansia calodera Black-Necked Whipsnake WA Demansia olivacea Olive Whip Snake NT,Qld,WA Demansia papuensis Greater Black (Papuan)Whip Snake NT,Qld,WA Demansia psammmophis Yellow-Faced Whipsnake NSW,NT,Qld,SA,Vic,WA Demansia reticulata Desert Whipsnake SA Demansia simplex Grey Whip Snake NT,WA

30. Acanthophis (Death Adders) - Clinical Pathology Of Venom And Pharmacology Of Com by death adder antivenom and also by anticholinesterases. This is in contrast tothe irreversible paralysis encountered in presynaptic neurotoxins from snakes http://www.kingsnake.com/toxinology/old/snakes/Acanthophis/Acanthophis.html

Acanthophis (Latin = spine snake - in reference to the slender spine at the tip of the tails) (Death Adders) Acanthophis antarticus (Common death adder) The death adders are very viper-like in appearance, being much more stout in body, the head much more wider and triangle shaped , and having much longer fangs that are more semi-mobile than the typical elapid. These snakes are live bearing, having up to twenty neonates at a time. A well known aspect of these snakes is the use of the coloured tip of the tail as a lure for prey. Some symptoms of bites by death adders are similar to that by tiger snakes (Notechis) such as neuromuscular paralysis, disruption of equilibrium, sweating, and death from respiratory failure. The clinical picture, however, of envenomation as a whole is quite different. Death adders are quite unusual in Australian elapids because of the absence of significant effects apart from the post-synaptic neurotoxicity. Unlike the tiger snakes there an absence significant effects on blood clotting with death resulting from the respiratory distress. The large venom yield (70-100 mgs dry weight) and extreme toxicity of venom (0.400 mg/kg murine LD50) makes bites by these species among the most dangerous in the world. The clinical pathology of envenomation by these snakes is reflective of the venom composition. The venom is overwhelming short and long-chain neurotoxins and contain only extremely minor amounts of phospholipase A2. The venoms bind to the acetylcholine receptor, blocking post synaptic neuromuscular transmission. The resulting paralysis is reversible by death adder antivenom and also by anticholinesterases. This is in contrast to the irreversible paralysis encountered in pre-synaptic neurotoxins from snakes such as the taipans.

31. Adder Unlike most snakes, the death adder will not necessarily retreat from humansand may therefore be more easily trodden upon or disturbed by the unwary. http://www.avru.unimelb.edu.au/avruweb/Adder.htm

Death adders ( Acanthophis sp.) First Aid for Death Adder bites Back to Australian Venomous snakes Death Adder (Photo P.Mirtschin) Death adders are found throughout most of Australia, . Three major species have been identified; A. praelongus , the northern death adder (north of the Tropic of Capricorn), A, pyrrhus , inhabiting desert regions of central and Western Australia, and A. antarcticus , covering the rest of Australia, except Victoria and Tasmania. They are ambush predators, concealing themselves in leaves, sand or gravel and twitching the ends of their tails to attract prey. Prey consists of frogs, birds, lizards, mice and rats. It is mainly active at night. Unlike most snakes, the death adder will not necessarily retreat from humans and may therefore be more easily trodden upon or disturbed by the unwary. They are said to be less likely to strike unless actually touched than other venomous snakes, but great caution is still advised. Acanthophis praelongus from Cape York Peninsula.

32. Names Of Venemous Snakes porphyriacus Pseudonaja textilis Tropidechis carinatus, Common death adder Easterndeath adder Desert death adder Copperhead Spottedheaded snake Broad-headed http://www-surgery.ucsd.edu/ent/DAVIDSON/Snake/2NAMES.htm

VENOMOUS SNAKES: Alphabetical listing by scientific names (Adapted from: Snake Venom Poisoning , pages 15-20, by Dr. Findlay E. Russell. New York: Scholium International, Inc., 1983) Vipers Adders (see also Asps and Vipers) Atractaspis bibronii Atractaspis congica Bitis arietans Bitis atropos Bitis caudalis Bitis cornuta Bitis gabonica Bitis inornata Bitis peringuey Causus depfilppi Causus lichtensteinii Causus rhombeatus Vipera berus Vipera kaznakovi Vipera lebetina Vipera superciliaris Vipera ursinii Bribron's burrowing adder Congo burrowing adder Puff adder Berg adder Horned puff adder Horned adder Gaboon adder Cape puff adder Peringuey's adder Snouted night adder Lichtenstein night adder Common night adder European or cross adder Caucasus adder Desert adder African lowland adder Meadow adder Asps (see also Adders and Vipers) Cerastes vipera Vipera aspis Cleopatra's asp European asp Vipers (see also Adders and Asps) Atheris species Atractaspis species Bitis gabonica Bitis naricornis Bothrops nasutus Bothrops nummifer Bothrops schlegelii Cerastes cerastes Cerastes vipera Echis carinatus Echis coloratus Pseudocerastes persicus Vipera ammodytes Vipera aspis Vipera berus Vipera latasti Vipera lebetina Vipera russelli Vipera ursinii Vipera xanthina Vipera xanthina palaestinae Vipera xanthina xanthina African bush vipers Mole vipers Gaboon viper Rhinoceros viper Hognose viper Jumping viper Eyelash viper Horned viper Sahara sand viper Saw-scaled viper Saw-scaled/Arabian viper Palestine/Persian horned viper Long-nosed viper Asp viper European viper Lataste's/snub-nosed viper

33. Limpopo - Most Poisonous Snakes In South Africa General The Puff adder is the most common of the poisonous snakes, andis responsible for more bites than any other snake in South Africa. http://www.xs4all.nl/~elwinw/southafrica/en/sa_snakes.html

Change language Sign Guestbook View Guestbook About Skyline Studio Most poisonous snakes in South Africa There are an estimated 160 species of snakes in South Africa alone, but fewer than 10% of these are potentially lethal to man. The venom of these extremely poisonous snakes are either cytotoxic (cell destroying), neurotoxic (nerve destroying) or haemotoxic (which affects the body's blood-clotting mechanism, causing internal bleeding). The South African Institute for Medical Research produces anti venoms against all snakebites, except for that of the Twig Snake (or Southern vine snake). Fortunately, bites from twig snakes are extremely rare. 1. Black Mamba - Scientific name: Dendroaspis polylepis - Afrikaans name: Swart mamba - Classification: Elapid (front-fanged snakes) - Length of adults: 2,4 - 3 metres - Colouring: The black mamba is not black, but rather olive green or dirty grey, with dark patches on its pale green belly. Juvenile snakes are paler, and darken with maturity. - Reproduction: Oviparous - Lays 12 to 14 large eggs in summer. - Food: Small birds and mammals, such as rodents, dassie's and squirrels.

34. Forestry Commission - Wild Woods - Adder process. Like all snakes, adders eat their prey whole, their teethare designed to grip the prey as it is swallowed. Their jaws http://www.forestry.gov.uk/forestry/Adder

35. Forestry Commission - Insects And Reptiles Visit the reptile glade and you may find Slow Worms, grass snakes or Adders. SlowWorm, Grass Snake, Adders, A number of butterfly species, Red Wood Ants,. http://www.forestry.gov.uk/website/wildwoods.nsf/$$SearchInsect?Openform&OP=Inse

36. PERIODICAL INDEX - ELAPIDAE AND VIPERIDAE SNAKES Hoser. Acanthophis antarcticus, Death adder, snakes of the OlympicCity Sydney, Part III, IR, 67, Raymond Hoser. Adenorhinos barbouri http://www.nafcon.dircon.co.uk/index_mag_venomous.html

Last updated 14 May 2004: sorted entries by species name and improved navigation. Periodical Index - Snakes of the Elapidae and Viperidae families A guide to Elapidae and Viperidae snake articles appearing in herpetogical periodicals over the past few years Key IR = International Reptilian European magazine, published in UK It may alternatively be known as the Reptilian , but we have kept the IR abbreviation to distinguish it from Reptilia and Reptiles R = Reptilia European magazine, published in Spain PR = Pet Reptile European magazine, published in UK. Slightly more "entry level" but contains some good articles RH = Reptile Hobbyist US magazine published by TFH Now sadly defunct, although back copies may be available at herp exhibitions, etc V = Vivarium Magazine associated with Advanced Herpetological Library and Philippe de Vosjoli Species Magazine Issue Author Acanthophis spp, Death Adders 5 New Species Discovered IR Raymond Hoser Acanthophis antarcticus , Death Adder Snakes of the Olympic City Sydney, Part III IR Raymond Hoser Adenorhinos barbouri , Barbour's Viper The Bush Vipers: Gorgeous Problem Snakes RH Scott Pearson Agkistrodon , New World Pit Vipers RH Ray Hunziker Agkistrodon bilineatus , Cantil Venomous Snakes of Costa Rica R Jonathan D Klarsfeld Atheris sp Bush Vipers ~: Gorgeous Problem Snakes RH Scott Pearson ~s V Bill Love Atheris ceratophorus Horned Bush Viper The Bush Vipers: Gorgeous Problem Snakes RH Scott Pearson Atheris desaixi Mount Kenya Bush Viper The Bush Vipers: Gorgeous Problem Snakes RH Scott Pearson

37. REPTILES & AMPHIBIANS OF EUROPE - SNAKES up to 2,600 m. This viper prefers warmer haunts than those of the adder but is Thesnakes emerge in March and April and mate, and females give live birth to 4 http://www.nafcon.dircon.co.uk/euro_snakes.html

Last updated 12 March 2002: updated details for Elaphe quatorlineata, Coluber r. nummifer and Eirenis modestis species and Bibliography. Snakes of Europe Snakes are fairly well-represented in Europe, given the cool-to-temperate climate of the continent. Most occur in the southern parts, but snakes can be found as far north as Great Britain and even (one species) beyond the Arctic Circle. The snakes of Europe belong overwhelmingly to the Family Colubridae, a situation actually found elsewhere as this is by far the largest snake family. The only major family not represented in Europe is the Elapidae, whose members are generally confined to tropics and deserts and which numbers such dangerous snakes as cobras, kraits and mambas. However, members of the Viperidae are found in Europe, although none are as dangerous as those venomous species found in North America or Australia. It needs to be stressed again that the vast majority of European snakes are not dangerous in any way to humans and in fact perform a valuable role in keeping down the numbers of rodents, particular where grain is stored. Even the venomous species suffer from a greatly exaggerated toxicity in the public imagination, and in Britain the Adder in particular has often suffered the persecution of the ignorant. Many if not all of Europe's vipers are in fact protected by law, making it an offence to kill one. Most will avoid confrontation if possible, so if one is sighted it should be observed and photographed rather than picked up or antagonised. If you are unfortunate enough to be bitten, you should still seek medical treatment immediately, although with the possible exception of the last two or three vipers listed on this page, your life will probably not be in danger.

38. Deathadders Reversal of symptoms from death adder bites is far quicker than with other typesof snakebite such as tiger snake, taipan and brown snakes because, by and large http://homepages.ihug.com.au/~venomsup/dangeroussnakesofsa/deathadders.html

Death Adders The common death adder Acanthophis antarcticus Death adders are the most distinguishable snakes in Australia. They have the habit of burying themselves in sand or leaf litter, with just their head and tail exposed whilst they lie in wait for potential prey. When a small bird, lizard or small mammal approaches, they twitch their tail rapidly like a grub to attract their prey. If the prey approaches close enough, the rapid strike rarely misses its mark. Their habit of laying still, partially exposed, makes them difficult to see and more easily trodden on. Death adders have suffered declines over much of their habitats due to land clearing and habitat degradation by domestic stock. Competition from introduced predators such as foxes and cats has also aided their decline. Remaining habitats anywhere in South Australia are important for death adders and they should be conserved. In South Australia, they prefer mallee and coastal dune communities. Support by everyone is important, not only for death adders but many other native fauna types. Any death adders venturing into domestic gardens, work sites and farms or in any undesirable locations would be valuable additions to our snake milking program and we would be grateful for any support from the local community. We do not urge anyone without snake handling experience, to try and catch these snakes. Just simply observe where they take refuge, mark they spot and call us using the contact details at the end.

39. Wilderness Survival: Poisonous Snakes And Lizards - Poisonous Snakes Of Europe Its color is variable. Some adult specimens are completely black......POISONOUS snakes OF EUROPE. Common adder Vipera berus http://www.wilderness-survival.net/snakes-6.php

Training Network: Fitness Training Orienteering Wilderness Survival Home Wilderness Survival 1. Introduction 2. Psychology of Survival 4. Survival Medicine 5. Shelters ... 23. Survival in Man-Made Hazards Survival Reference A. Survival Kits B. Edible and Medicinal Plants C. Poisonous Plants D. Dangerous Insects and Arachnids ... G. Clouds: Foretellers of Weather Marketplace Tents Wilderness Survival Books Hiking Boots Backpacks POISONOUS SNAKES OF EUROPE Common adder Vipera berus Description: Its color is variable. Some adult specimens are completely black while others have a dark zigzag pattern running along the back. Characteristics: The common adder is a small true viper that has a short temper and often strikes without hesitation. Its venom is hemotoxic, destroying blood cells and causing tissue damage. Most injuries occur to campers, hikers, and field workers. Habitat: Common adders are found in a variety of habitats, from grassy fields to rocky slopes, and on farms and cultivated lands. Length: Average 45 centimeters, maximum 60 centimeters. Distribution: Very common throughout most of Europe.

40. Teaching Treasures Snakes Project And Online Activity With Links You can find the adder and the Viper snakes all over Europe and across Asia. Theyare poisonous. The adder is not poisonous. snakes breathe with their lungs. http://teachingtreasures.com.au/Animania/Snakes.htm

Snakes are reptiles that lay eggs, breathe with lungs and have skins covered with scales. S n a k e s Reptiles are cold-blooded and their temperature depends on their surroundings. Snakes are found all over the world except in the Antarctic. You can find the Adder and the Viper snakes all over Europe and across Asia. They are poisonous. Did you know that some animals like hedgehogs, foxes and stoats prey on snakes like the adder and enjoy eating them. What a tasty meal! Australia has a number of poisonous snakes too. Check out the links below to find out more about Aussie snakes. Some people mistake the Slow-Worm or Blindworm for a snake but it really is a harmless legless lizard. The Asian or Indian Cobra lives in southern Asia and is one of the poisonous cobras. It grows to about 11/2m long. New-born adders are eaten by many different animals such as toads, crows and other birds. The boa is not poisonous but squeezes its victim to death before swallowing it whole. It lives in the rivers systems near the banks of rivers. The Anaconda is a boa-constrictor and is found in South America. It is one of the longest snakes in the world and can grow as long as 9m. It likes the water and is a very good swimmer

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