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Adders at risk as photographers try to spot them (www.bbc.co.uk)

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Adders are coming out of hibernation on Cannock Chase but facing "daily disturbance" by people attempting to photograph the UK's only venomous snake.

Nearly three million people a year visit the area of outstanding natural beauty in Staffordshire.

Adders cannot hear and are sensitive to vibrations so they usually move on before humans get close, rangers said, but they could get surprised by dogs and bite in self-defence.

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 week ago

A group of adders is called a multiplier, but only if there are adult adders able to procreate in it.