Adder - Wikipedia
The head usually has a distinctive dark V or X on the back. A dark streak runs from the eye to the neck and continues as a longitudinal series of spots along the flanks. [3] [page needed] Unusually for snakes, it is often possible to distinguish the sexes by their colour.
Common death adder - Wikipedia
The common death adder (Acanthophis antarcticus) is a species of death adder native to Australia. It is one of the most venomous land snakes in Australia and globally. While it remains widespread (unlike related species), it is facing increased threat …
Puff adder - Wikipedia
The head has two well-marked dark bands – one on the crown and the other between the eyes. On the sides of the head, two oblique, dark bands or bars run from the eye to the supralabials. Below, the head is yellowish white with scattered dark blotches.
9 Adder Snake Species That Pack a Nasty Bite - HowStuffWorks
2024年9月27日 · Unlike most vipers, the death adder has a short, stocky body and a broad, triangular head. It’s an ambush predator, often lying in wait for its prey to come close before striking with lightning speed.
Adder (Vipera berus) - Snakes and Lizards
Head shape: The triangular head is broader than the neck, contrasting with the slender body. Coloration: In addition to the typical grey or brown, they can be either melanistic (dark) or albino, making them appear white. Pupil shape: Vertical oval pupils distinguish them from non-venomous snakes, which generally have round pupils.
Facts About Adders - Live Science
2016年3月30日 · Eastern hognose snakes (Heterodon platirhinos), found in the eastern United States, are sometimes called puff adders because when confronted, they puff up the skin around their heads like a...
Identify UK snakes - The Wildlife Trusts
There are three species of snake native to the UK: grass snake, adder and smooth snake. Depending on where you are will affect what type of snake you're more likely to see. The adder is a greyish snake, with a dark and very distinct zig-zag pattern down its back, and a red eye.
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 Circle in Norway.
Common European Adder (Vipera berus) - The Snake Guide
2024年4月25日 · The fairly large head is distinct, with almost vertical and flat sides. There is a prominent dark X or V mark at the back of the head. The edge of the snout is usually raised to form a low ridge.
Adder guide: how to identify, what they eat and how to avoid …
The adder is the UK's only native venomous snake, and its smallest snake. Adders are more likely to flee than attack, unless they are feel very threatened.
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