Topic: Please watch out for Adders!

[Ragdoll Lady]

Due to the hot weather we are seeing an increase of britains only poisoness snake the Adder. Just in the past two weeks we have had news of two pet dogs having to be put to sleep due to adder bites. One was being walked on a nature reserve the other playing in his own back garden. Adder bites are not always fatal to pets if caught on time. The problem being the pet may have been bitten hours ago and the toxin builds up in the system shutting down organs. So If your pet seems listless or excessively sleepy please check him for teltale tiny puncture wounds which could be an Adder bite. Please pass this on to all gardeners, pet owners and allotmenteers to watch out for Adders. These two pet fatalaties where both in essex.

[goodlife]

Adder bites can be fatal for humans too..childrean and adults who are already compromised with their health.
In Finland where adders are very common..when I lived there we were educated/reminded yearly what to do if adder bites...or how to avoid getting bitten.
Luckily adders are quite 'shy' and rather than attack they do move away unless they are not able to move much..like cold mornings would effect their movement.
But it is good to remind folks..as they are something that are not to be 'played' with...as interesting they are..