First Adder this year.

[joely]

I nearly stepped on this little chap on sunday morning!
It was quite happy for me to take a quick snap on the phone (my excuse for the poor quality )
I didnt want to get to close and it soon vanished as the dog got close which I was glad about!
I hear every year of dogs getting bitten in this area so I dont walk here when it gets warm although this is the first time I have seen one in the open!

Thanks for looking
Joel.

 

[ex-member Raikey]

he,s a beaut,..

was it just sat in the sun?,..what time in the morning was it?..where abouts were you?...

well done on the pics mate...

hah soz for the barrage of questions,..

what camera did you use?...jk

Stu

 

[andynic]

I have never seen an adder in the wild do they venture up north or is it too cold

 

[JonathanD]

I have never seen an adder in the wild do they venture up north or is it too cold

They are there in good numbers right up to Scotland. They are found further north than any other reptile. Their other common name is the Northern viper.

Now is a great time to get out and see them. Males are in their bright mating colours and they are less nervous and more inquisitive than normal as they are searching for mates. They also stop out and about much longer after midday than they do later in the year. It's a small window of oppurtunity, so anyone wanting to see them in the wild should do so now.

 

[joely]

Ha as you know I am no camera expert but i believe
I was using the 15 mega pixel telephoto zoom backlit flashing auto focus ultra light weight apple, or when in my clumsy hands... my phone

It was on Strensall common in York at the back of the firing range... yes i know, stupid place to be haha but you can go there when the flags are down!

It was about 10 am, I had been on there ages helping a guy look for his dog!
Not sure if he found it.... maybe the adder got to it first :yikes:

 

[joely]

Thanks JD, you think this is a male then?

Joel

 

[gsfgaz]

I seen one on Sunday morning , but i never had ma camera .... lovely colours a tan coloured body with a black diamond back ,, awesome ....

 

[JonathanD]

Thanks JD, you think this is a male then?

Joel

Without a doubt, in full mating livery. Really striking colours they have this time of year.

 

[Big E]

I have never seen an adder in the wild do they venture up north or is it too cold

During the summer i saw an Adder on the way up Sgurr Alasdair on the Isle of Skye. Skye isn't known for it's good weather. lol



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