Adder
Scientific name: Vipera berus
Our only venomous snake, the shy adder can be spotted basking in the sunshine in woodland glades and on heathlands.
Species information
Category
Statistics
Length: 60-80cmWeight: 50-100g
Average lifespan: up to 15 years
Conservation status
Protected in the UK under the Wildlife and Countryside Act, 1981. Priority Species under the UK Post-2010 Biodiversity Framework.