The distribution of Scotland’s only native snake and venomous reptile, the adder, has fallen by 36 per cent over the last 30 ...

Adders are Scotland’s only native snake, and Britain’s only venomous snake, although reactions to its bite are usually mild. Adders are secretive and timid, and usually stay away from humans. They can ...

Adders are Scotland’s only native snake, and Britain’s only venomous snake, although reactions to its bite are usually mild.

Evidence sourced from a new partnership report has raised concerns about the distribution of adders in Scotland.

In woodland habitat like this I feel at home, it has always given me a warm feeling of being sheltered and hidden from dangers beyond. I was surprised to hear that not all my friends find woodland as ...

Adder season has begun, with sightings reported in Brighton and Hove as the reptiles emerge from hibernation. People have reported seeing the snakes in The Benfield Wildlife and Conservation Group ...

The reptiles will look to mate after emerging from hibernation in spring, when males engage in elaborate 'dances' as they ...