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Common European adder

Vipera berus berus

Photo by arne.roysland
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Field Notes

Description:

The species is the only one that is poisonous in Norway. The adder is protected in Norway. It is normally easily recognizable on the zigzag pattern it has on its back.

Habitat:

Spotted among the waste from the garden.

Notes:

Norwegian name: Hoggorm

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Comments (4)
HemaShah
What a beautiful pattern on this snake!
arne.roysland
The adder exposed itself to sunshine trying to raise the body temperature. It was silent and slow in movement, Neil.
Neil Ross
Amazing spotting, arne. Do they hiss?

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PublishedJune 5, 2020

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