Adders

Lovely cottage! Looks like a great place to relax . Oh I wouldn't worry about the adders we live and holiday in scotland and I think holly would have to be very very unlucky to get bitten.

 

WE LIVE IN THE NEW FOREST AND I HAVE SEEN 2 ADDERS THIS SUMMER WHILE

OUT WALKING WITH OUR WHIPPET 'JESSE'

OUR VET ADVISED US TO ALWAYS CARRY SOME PIRITON TABLETS JUST INCASE

OF A BITE. BETTER SAFE THAN SORRY. :thumbsup:

HAVE A WORD WITH YOUR VET BEFORE YOU GO.

Sonia and Jesse xx

 

We've got a lot of adders around here in wilts too - have to just get on with it - have fun - and make sure you have a mobile phone when out and about :thumbsup:

 

they do say that in the spring and autumn they tend to be most aggressive so try not too worry have fun :thumbsup:

 

That cottage looks very familiar - where about is it?

Most of the adders I've seen have been basking (sunning themselves) very close to water such as ponds, burns (streams), small rivers etc. I had a close call with a very large one beside a stream up a mountain when my dog seemed to think it was a stick. Luckily she was obedient so I called her away.

Normally they disappear if they hear someone coming as they are quite shy.

Have a word with your vet about the best precautions.