The Adder - Deadly Predators

Britain's only venomous viper, the adder. It's a beautiful and mysterious snake, whose natural history is steeped in legend. For CBBC's Deadly Predators, Steve Backshall and team go in search of this scintillating serpent

[Lensonthethames]

“Keep your distance” he says. 😂 He’s almost giving it a frenchie!

[kevinlewis]

I saw my first Adder two days ago in Weymouth Dorset while on holiday I've wanted to see a snake in the wild since I was a kid. I was so excited when I saw it, I love seeing wild life in its natural habitat it was an experience I will never forget.

[patrick_]

Spotted an adder crossing a minor road today in Curbar, Peak District. It was only by chance that I spotted it, firstly thinking it was injured but actually it was fine and swiftly making it's way onto the verge and into a stone wall. Very majestic, agile and a sight to behold (having never seen one!) - felt quite privileged!

[louishb]

I was lucky enough to see an adder on the Isle of Aaron in Scotland!

[yagua]

"Its important to keep your distance" as your in the Adders face 🤔

[eskertoo]

I saw an adder when I was a kid in 1963 on The Sychnant Pass near Conwy in North Wales.I have been back to the exact spot hoping to see one again, but no luck.

[mattbod]

Saw my first today they are fascinating snakes. I had been looking without success. I asked a ranger where fo look and he trusted me and told me but they have to be secret about where the adder spots are because people want to harm them. I don’t see why as they are timid, inoffensive snakes.

[garydonaldson]

Remember when i worked on the railway i lifted a bit wood up ar the side and there was 6 adders underneath was amazing seeing so many

[russell-dijs]

1st Adder i saw was on real short coastal grass which gave us a terrific view. We were atop of a prehistoric burial chamber on Anglesey & i remember it clearly although it was about 35 yrs ago, beautiful it was.

[bigbarty]

Just saw one in my local cemetery!
He was huge and about 3 feet long.
Looked up this video to confirm what I had seen. 😊

[rcmakingtracks]

Brilliant... saw a few when i was a kid, but not anymore, which is very sad...

[buvbtgb]

I've encountered a couple adders in Sweden, once accidentally even disturbing one with my family's dog. Every time I've simply stayed still and they've slithered away without a fuss. They're surprisingly timid.

I remember one autumn when I was assisting at a nature school when we encountered one with a gradeschool class. It was a somewhat small viper that was clearly about to hibernate due to how sluggish it behaved (plus it was close to freezing temperatures outside). The instructors and I were able to give a really good impromptu course for the kinds while we all watched at a safe distance, letting it slowly move away from the forest path.

[ianhobbs]

I love your enthusiasm for snakes which I share, but I was told If you leave a snake to go in peace, it will leave you to go in peace. Sound advice which worked for me with a Black Necked Spitting Cobra in West Africa when I just stood and watched one on a tree branch, it opened its hood to warn me but when it realized I was no threat it closed its hood and went its way giving me a good view of the pink and black belly markings. Loved it.

[MattysAdventure]

Love seeing snakes and animals in the wild! Often seen adders in golf courses see then a few times a year

[thetruthbetold]

I live in Southwest England and have never seen an adder, and never want to!

[nheather]

60 years old, lived in rural UK all my life and never seen an adder in the wild. Well not entirely true, I have seen some on a school trip to a nature area where part of the guide’s tour is to lift a piece of corrugated iron to reveal a number of adders. Strictly, speaking they were in the wild, the nature area has no controlled borders so the wildlife are free to go where they want - still felt a little artificial though, as the corrugated iron had clearly been put down as an artificial home to attract them.

[xyz]

I searched for Black Adder and got this. Now I love snakes.

[bootsy]

I've been all over looking for adders...up the moors looking under old metal work signs and seen absolutely none even though there was a warning sign up of adders in the area. I've seen one grass snake and that's it.

[thewrngchild]

I have never seen an adder :( I would so love to spot one in the wild. Not dangerous as long as you keep your distance and are aware when in adder country. Keep dogs on leads and wear suitable foot and leg wear when out and about in areas known to have adders, and you will be fine.

[wildmushroomsuk]

Saw one last week at north walse . brown color. I was shocking tho.