The adder is a small, highly distinctive snake. It is known also as the European viper, and is the only venomous snake living in the UK. Likely the most feared predator in the country, the adder delivers a painful bite that, if untreated, can be lethal. Furthermore, they are aggressive to humans who venture too close to their personal space, and often submerge themselves in environments which can disguise them. They can be identified via a black zigzag pattern across their backs.
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