Marvelous creatures those adders, peaceful and majestic. It’s just a shame their habitats are being destroyed at an alarming rate. They wouldn’t choose to live close to humans if given the choice.
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By *ean counterMan
over a year ago
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About as common as hens teeth. In my 52 years of living, working and walking in the countryside I've never seen one. The majority of them appear to be down the west country and they like to live in stone walls. Like most "dangerous" creatures if you don't bother them they won't bother you |
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Tom ?
Why did the adder 'sneak' ....... ?
I'd be okay if it slithered but sneaked ...... can snakes demonstrate that much consciousness ? They understand the concept of garden, fence and ownership ?
C'mon Tom ..... you 'll be saying you read it next. |
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over a year ago
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I worked on a nature reserve in Devon for a while and there were lots there. We used to build things called hibernaculums that they would use to hibernate in. Every so often we would check them and it was like some kind of adder orgy in there.  |
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By *ssex_tom OP Man
over a year ago
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"Tom ?
Why did the adder 'sneak' ....... ?
I'd be okay if it slithered but sneaked ...... can snakes demonstrate that much consciousness ? They understand the concept of garden, fence and ownership ?
C'mon Tom ..... you 'll be saying you read it next."
The poor dogs testicles swelled to the size of grapefruit.. the pictures were so distressing. The poor dog was a Springer spaniel called Bob |
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"Tom ?
Why did the adder 'sneak' ....... ?
I'd be okay if it slithered but sneaked ...... can snakes demonstrate that much consciousness ? They understand the concept of garden, fence and ownership ?
C'mon Tom ..... you 'll be saying you read it next.
The poor dogs testicles swelled to the size of grapefruit.. the pictures were so distressing. The poor dog was a Springer spaniel called Bob"
I'd spring too and I haven't got any testicles |
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I cant really see what the drama is. They are creatures that live in the wild.
Animal bites another animal - shock
It wouldnt have 'snuck' into a garden looking for a dog to bite. Its not going to deliberately take on a dog. The dog probably disturbed it and it acted in its natural way to defend itself. |
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Living in the new forest for 38 years I’ve only ever seen one, and then it was just sat in the sunshine didn’t bother me or the dog who stayed well clear. |
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"Tom ?
Why did the adder 'sneak' ....... ?
I'd be okay if it slithered but sneaked ...... can snakes demonstrate that much consciousness ? They understand the concept of garden, fence and ownership ?
C'mon Tom ..... you 'll be saying you read it next.
The poor dogs testicles swelled to the size of grapefruit.. the pictures were so distressing. The poor dog was a Springer spaniel called Bob"
I heard he said to the vet “can you please take away the pain, but leave the swelling” |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Quite common in the Cotswolds. I've encountered some quite large ones..
How big ? I imagine the bigger then the more venom "
A couple of feet long, but quite chunky. Females can be a bit bigger.. |
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"Two feet is a fair size and I imagine they have large sharp fangs and when in attack mode are merciless..."
Not that fierce Tom, their head is not much bigger than your thumbnail. Mind you, dynamite comes in small packages...  |
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By *ssex_tom OP Man
over a year ago
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"We come across them regularly, ive noticed the past few year they have become increasingly 'angry' "
More angry? The hotter climate must make them more angry and likely to attack..
Are they classes as vermin like wood pigeons ? |
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"We come across them regularly, ive noticed the past few year they have become increasingly 'angry' "
Yeah, some have got a right chip on their shoulders. |
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"We come across them regularly, ive noticed the past few year they have become increasingly 'angry'
More angry? The hotter climate must make them more angry and likely to attack..
Are they classes as vermin like wood pigeons ?"
They're a protected species. The reason it attacked the dog is because it will have felt threatened and was defending itself. Adders don't generally feed on dogs... |
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By *ssex_tom OP Man
over a year ago
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"We come across them regularly, ive noticed the past few year they have become increasingly 'angry'
Yeah, some have got a right chip on their shoulders. "
Are these angry adders a new strain...? More Dangerous?
What are the government doing?
Let's wipe these buggers out once and for all
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"We come across them regularly, ive noticed the past few year they have become increasingly 'angry'
Yeah, some have got a right chip on their shoulders.
Are these angry adders a new strain...? More Dangerous?
What are the government doing?
Let's wipe these buggers out once and for all
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They are not dangerous. What was the dog doing for the adder to protect it's self… |
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over a year ago
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"We come across them regularly, ive noticed the past few year they have become increasingly 'angry'
Yeah, some have got a right chip on their shoulders.
Are these angry adders a new strain...? More Dangerous?
What are the government doing?
Let's wipe these buggers out once and for all
They are not dangerous. What was the dog doing for the adder to protect it's self… "
If they are not dangerous then why are the poor dogs balls the size of grapefruit? |
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"We come across them regularly, ive noticed the past few year they have become increasingly 'angry'
Yeah, some have got a right chip on their shoulders.
Are these angry adders a new strain...? More Dangerous?
What are the government doing?
Let's wipe these buggers out once and for all
They are not dangerous. What was the dog doing for the adder to protect it's self…
If they are not dangerous then why are the poor dogs balls the size of grapefruit?"
Inflammation. The dogs still alive. |
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"We come across them regularly, ive noticed the past few year they have become increasingly 'angry'
Yeah, some have got a right chip on their shoulders.
Are these angry adders a new strain...? More Dangerous?
What are the government doing?
Let's wipe these buggers out once and for all
They are not dangerous. What was the dog doing for the adder to protect it's self…
If they are not dangerous then why are the poor dogs balls the size of grapefruit?"
No dont cause us issues, if theres livestock in the fields they're unlikely to be there, we tend to find them in the back of the barn or by the brook, my dads jackrussel has towed afew dead ones into the house over the years & been chomped by them but theyre really nosey dogs so its their own fault.  |
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over a year ago
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"We come across them regularly, ive noticed the past few year they have become increasingly 'angry'
Yeah, some have got a right chip on their shoulders.
Are these angry adders a new strain...? More Dangerous?
What are the government doing?
Let's wipe these buggers out once and for all
They are not dangerous. What was the dog doing for the adder to protect it's self…
If they are not dangerous then why are the poor dogs balls the size of grapefruit?
No dont cause us issues, if theres livestock in the fields they're unlikely to be there, we tend to find them in the back of the barn or by the brook, my dads jackrussel has towed afew dead ones into the house over the years & been chomped by them but theyre really nosey dogs so its their own fault. "
Evil buggers |
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By (user no longer on site)
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My mate was Richard was subjected to terrible pain through an adder.. It got so bad all his hair fell out.
Now we call him bald Rick.
Sorry, I'll get me coat. |
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"Two feet is a fair size and I imagine they have large sharp fangs and when in attack mode are merciless..."
The adder I keep seeing is bigger than two feet, probably closer to 3 or maybe even 4 feet, he seems quite chilled though. |
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"Two feet is a fair size and I imagine they have large sharp fangs and when in attack mode are merciless...
The adder I keep seeing is bigger than two feet, probably closer to 3 or maybe even 4 feet, he seems quite chilled though. "
Sure it's not a grass snake? |
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"Two feet is a fair size and I imagine they have large sharp fangs and when in attack mode are merciless...
The adder I keep seeing is bigger than two feet, probably closer to 3 or maybe even 4 feet, he seems quite chilled though. "
Thinking about it he could have been 5 feet, cause he was in the distance when I thought he was 3 or 4 feet long. |
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"Two feet is a fair size and I imagine they have large sharp fangs and when in attack mode are merciless...
The adder I keep seeing is bigger than two feet, probably closer to 3 or maybe even 4 feet, he seems quite chilled though.
Sure it's not a grass snake?"
Definitely an adder, seen him on the edge of Dartmoor, they like Dartmoor. |
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"We come across them regularly, ive noticed the past few year they have become increasingly 'angry'
Yeah, some have got a right chip on their shoulders.
Do snakes have vestigial shoulders?! "
Yes, they also like crickly cut chips. |
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"We come across them regularly, ive noticed the past few year they have become increasingly 'angry'
Yeah, some have got a right chip on their shoulders.
Do snakes have vestigial shoulders?!
Yes, they also like crickly cut chips. "
I wonder if they have 'em skins on or off? |
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over a year ago
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"Apparently there Are no snakes in Ireland..
Why do we have these dangerous serpents here?"
I think you will find more people get bitten by dogs than adders. |
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"We come across them regularly, ive noticed the past few year they have become increasingly 'angry'
Yeah, some have got a right chip on their shoulders.
Do snakes have vestigial shoulders?!
Yes, they also like crickly cut chips.
I wonder if they have 'em skins on or off? "
Don’t they shed their skins ? |
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"Two feet is a fair size and I imagine they have large sharp fangs and when in attack mode are merciless...
The adder I keep seeing is bigger than two feet, probably closer to 3 or maybe even 4 feet, he seems quite chilled though.
Sure it's not a grass snake?
Definitely an adder, seen him on the edge of Dartmoor, they like Dartmoor. "
No grass snakes on Dartmoor? |
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"Two feet is a fair size and I imagine they have large sharp fangs and when in attack mode are merciless...
The adder I keep seeing is bigger than two feet, probably closer to 3 or maybe even 4 feet, he seems quite chilled though.
Sure it's not a grass snake?
Definitely an adder, seen him on the edge of Dartmoor, they like Dartmoor.
No grass snakes on Dartmoor?"
Probably are, but I know the difference between the two. |
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I’ve only ever seen two, one was as flat as a pancake on a road I used to cycle on regularly, looked about 2ft long, the other was in a wooded area where I was walking my old dog, I thought she had sniffed a rabbit out until it slithered out a thicket, I shouted my dog and legged it in the opposite direction  |
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"I’ve only ever seen two, one was as flat as a pancake on a road I used to cycle on regularly, looked about 2ft long, the other was in a wooded area where I was walking my old dog, I thought she had sniffed a rabbit out until it slithered out a thicket, I shouted my dog and legged it in the opposite direction "
Never seen one, saw a grass snake being attacked by a couple of magpies once, guess it predates their nests if it can |
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"I’ve only ever seen two, one was as flat as a pancake on a road I used to cycle on regularly, looked about 2ft long, the other was in a wooded area where I was walking my old dog, I thought she had sniffed a rabbit out until it slithered out a thicket, I shouted my dog and legged it in the opposite direction
Never seen one, saw a grass snake being attacked by a couple of magpies once, guess it predates their nests if it can"
Maybe, I wasn’t hanging around to find out  |
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Adders are known to inhabit the North Downs in Surrey and Kent.
I frequent a well known naturist establishment up on part of the downs and in 35 years have not yet seen an adder there.
lots of other snakes on view, though. Some almost pythons. Mostly slow worms (yes, I know they are lizards really).
Testicles the size of grapefruit would make a fantastic conversation starter, making a welcome change from my cock ring!
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There are a few places along the banks of the Thames that I know there are Adders.
Two Tree Island, not far from me.
Muckingford marshes near Stanford-le-hope and around Coalhouse Fort in East Tilbury to name three. |
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By *JB1954Man
over a year ago
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Years ago, I was a head bailiff for a large company that had lakes plus rivers for fishing. Used to see not very often adders , grass snakes on venue. Grass snakes seemed to keep out of the way. Adders though did have the tendency in the early mornings to get on the paths , to warm themselves up. Twice I have picked up and removed to safe areas. To area where no one walking . Before being asked , I was shown how to pick up without me or the adder being hurt. Mainly approach very very slow. No sudden movements and as I always had gloves . Get hand behind head . So cannot bite . |
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"Tom ?
Why did the adder 'sneak' ....... ?
I'd be okay if it slithered but sneaked ...... can snakes demonstrate that much consciousness ? They understand the concept of garden, fence and ownership ?
C'mon Tom ..... you 'll be saying you read it next.
The poor dogs testicles swelled to the size of grapefruit.. the pictures were so distressing. The poor dog was a Springer spaniel called Bob"
So in other words, gents.....if your name is Robert, keep those gonads off the grass!  |
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"Tom ?
Why did the adder 'sneak' ....... ?
I'd be okay if it slithered but sneaked ...... can snakes demonstrate that much consciousness ? They understand the concept of garden, fence and ownership ?
C'mon Tom ..... you 'll be saying you read it next."
You beat me to it, Granny. |
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"Two feet is a fair size and I imagine they have large sharp fangs and when in attack mode are merciless...
The adder I keep seeing is bigger than two feet, probably closer to 3 or maybe even 4 feet, he seems quite chilled though. "
They can grow to three feet, more is unusual though, but why not? If it's darker brown it's a female. They are generally bigger.. |
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"Tom ?
Why did the adder 'sneak' ....... ?
I'd be okay if it slithered but sneaked ...... can snakes demonstrate that much consciousness ? They understand the concept of garden, fence and ownership ?
C'mon Tom ..... you 'll be saying you read it next.
The poor dogs testicles swelled to the size of grapefruit.. the pictures were so distressing. The poor dog was a Springer spaniel called Bob"
His name is actually Billy. Are you sure you are checking your information well enough? |
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By *ssex_tom OP Man
over a year ago
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"Tom ?
Why did the adder 'sneak' ....... ?
I'd be okay if it slithered but sneaked ...... can snakes demonstrate that much consciousness ? They understand the concept of garden, fence and ownership ?
C'mon Tom ..... you 'll be saying you read it next.
The poor dogs testicles swelled to the size of grapefruit.. the pictures were so distressing. The poor dog was a Springer spaniel called Bob
His name is actually Billy. Are you sure you are checking your information well enough?"
Well if he was Billy, Bob or Brendan it matters not.. a wicked serpent bit his balls and they swelled to the size of grapefruits.. it could of been a small child...
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"Tom ?
Why did the adder 'sneak' ....... ?
I'd be okay if it slithered but sneaked ...... can snakes demonstrate that much consciousness ? They understand the concept of garden, fence and ownership ?
C'mon Tom ..... you 'll be saying you read it next.
The poor dogs testicles swelled to the size of grapefruit.. the pictures were so distressing. The poor dog was a Springer spaniel called Bob
His name is actually Billy. Are you sure you are checking your information well enough?
Well if he was Billy, Bob or Brendan it matters not.. a wicked serpent bit his balls and they swelled to the size of grapefruits.. it could of been a small child...
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Well the chances of a child being bitten by a dog is much much higher than being bitten by a snake, so why do you not think that dogs are wicked? |
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By *anae21Woman
over a year ago
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"One is a cold blooded killer..."
It's a rare wild creature. Nothing wicked about it exhibiting natural behaviour.
I wonder if you're the kind of guy who kills wasps with a rolled up newspaper....  |
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"There are no snakes in the wild in Ireland. Why here. Similar climates
Something to do with Saint Patrick or Brendan or some such I believe"
When Ireland finally rose to the surface, it was attached to mainland Europe, and thus, snakes were able to make their way onto the land. However, about three million years ago, the Ice Age arrived, meaning that snakes, being cold-blooded creatures, were no longer able to survive, so Ireland's snakes vanished. |
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over a year ago
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"One is a cold blooded killer...
It's a rare wild creature. Nothing wicked about it exhibiting natural behaviour.
I wonder if you're the kind of guy who kills wasps with a rolled up newspaper.... "
No. I use my bare hands. They are registered at Scotland Yard as Lethal Weapons |
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"We come across them regularly, ive noticed the past few year they have become increasingly 'angry'
More angry? The hotter climate must make them more angry and likely to attack..
Are they classes as vermin like wood pigeons ?"
They are a protected species in the UK |
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over a year ago
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I wish the mainland UK was like Ireland.
I reckon that years ago they grew tired of these evil serpent beasts and hunted them to extinction.. then the legend of St Patrick was brought in to hide the snake slaughter |
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The 13th sign of the zodiac is Ophiuchus it`s sign is Ophiuchus grappling a serpent.
Snakes and serpents were/are known for their healing properties.
While deadly to prey, the anticoagulant properties of this venom is key to its potential medical uses. These toxins have applications in treating strokes, heart attacks and pulmonary embolisms, all of which can stem from blood clots. |
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"I wish the mainland UK was like Ireland.
I reckon that years ago they grew tired of these evil serpent beasts and hunted them to extinction.. then the legend of St Patrick was brought in to hide the snake slaughter "
No, it was to do with the land mass being submerged and ice ages.
Man had nothing to do with it |
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"I wish the mainland UK was like Ireland.
I reckon that years ago they grew tired of these evil serpent beasts and hunted them to extinction.. then the legend of St Patrick was brought in to hide the snake slaughter
No, it was to do with the land mass being submerged and ice ages.
Man had nothing to do with it"
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over a year ago
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"I wish the mainland UK was like Ireland.
I reckon that years ago they grew tired of these evil serpent beasts and hunted them to extinction.. then the legend of St Patrick was brought in to hide the snake slaughter
No, it was to do with the land mass being submerged and ice ages.
Man had nothing to do with it"
Do we had ice ages and that has melted for thousands of years ... Not three or four hundred as some have us believe |
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"I've been bitten by an adder! It really is not nice ...
Absolutely loads down here at the moment and seen fairly regularly now the sun is out
What happened. How did it feel ?"
Actually like I'd been connected to the mains, I didnt know it was a snake at the time so continued my day. But I gradually got slower and slower until I sat down in the middle of the field and cried. Felt like I couldn't move even though I could. Then I went to hospital, by which time I looked terrible and felt like I'd been tun over by a steam roller! We found the puncture wounds at the hospital ... |
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"I wish the mainland UK was like Ireland.
I reckon that years ago they grew tired of these evil serpent beasts and hunted them to extinction.. then the legend of St Patrick was brought in to hide the snake slaughter "
What did St Patrick say as he drove the snakes out of Ireland?
‘ Are yous alright in the back there boys ‘  |
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