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    Adder - Wikipedia

    The specific name, berus, is Neo-Latin and was at one time used to refer to a snake, possibly the grass snake, Natrix natrix. [7] The common adder is found in different terrains, habitat complexity being essential for different aspects of its behaviour. 展开

    Vipera berus, also known as the common European adder and the common European viper, is a species of venomous snake in the family Viperidae. The species is extremely widespread and can be found throughout much of 展开

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    Relatively thick-bodied, adults usually grow to 60 cm (24 in) in total length (including tail), with an average of 55 cm (22 in). Maximum size varies by region. The largest, at over 90 cm (35 in), are found in Scandinavia; specimens of 104 cm (41 in) have been … 展开

    This species is mainly diurnal, especially in the north of its range. Further south it is said to be active in the evening, and it may even be active at night … 展开

    In Hungary, mating takes place in the last week of April, whilst in the north it happens later (in the second week of May). Mating has also been observed in … 展开

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    There are three subspecies of V. berus that are recognised as being valid including the nominotypical subspecies.
    The subspecies V. b. bosniensis and V. b. sachalinensis have been regarded as full species in some recent publications.
    The name 'adder' is … 展开

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    Vipera berus has a wide range. It can be found across the Eurasian land-mass; from northwestern Europe (Great Britain, Belgium, 展开

    Their diet consists mainly of small mammals, such as mice, rats, voles, and shrews, as well as lizards. Sometimes, slow worms are taken, and even weasels and moles. … 展开

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  2. Adder (Vipera berus) - British Reptiles - Woodland Trust

    The adder is the UK's only venomous snake, but it's incredibly shy of people. Discover its little known mating rituals, unusual facts, folklore and more.

  3. Adder - The Wildlife Trusts

    The adder is a relatively small, stocky snake that prefers woodland, heathland and moorland habitats. It hunts lizards and small mammals, as well as ground-nesting birds, such as skylark and meadow pipit. In spring, male adders …

  4. Adder | Venomous Reptile of Europe & Asia | Britannica

    2024年10月10日 · The European common adder, or European viper (V. berus), a serpent often mentioned in works of literature, is a stout-bodied snake that is widely distributed across Europe and Asia. It even ranges north of the Arctic …

  5. Common European Adder - Facts, Diet, Habitat & Pictures on

  6. ADW: Vipera berus: INFORMATION

    Vipera berus is the only species whose actual common name is "adder". Vipera berus is also sometimes referred to as the common viper. The common name "adder" is often given to venomous vipers throughout the Old World.

  7. Adder - British Wildlife Centre

    It is found throughout mainland Britain, including some offshore islands, in a variety of open and man-made habitats. Although they have suffered somewhat from the reduction of moorland habitat in Britain, they remain relatively …

  8. Adder - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

  9. Adder - Overview - Better Planet Education

  10. Adder | BTO - British Trust for Ornithology

    The Adder is a rather short and stocky snake, the females reaching up to 75cm in length and the males up to 60cm. Most individuals show a clear wide zig-zag pattern along their back and a 'V' or 'X' marking on their head.