Male - darker colour and more distinctive markings
Adder
| Common Name | Adder |
|---|---|
| Alternative Name | Viper |
| Scientific Name | Vipera berus |
| Family | Snakes |
| Interest | |
| Description | An occasional species of the heaths and scrub |
Read about this species in my Nature Diary blog:
| Date Sort ascending | Title | Link to Article | Edit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22-02-22 | Adder: Summin it up ... | Click to read article |
Female - brownish colouring
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This map shows the distribution of the species based on my records:
Bourne Valley Local Nature Reserve (Talbot Heath)
BCP Council, Local Nature Reserve, Site of Scientific Interest
Godlingston Heath National Nature Reserve
National Trust, National Nature Reserve, Site of Scientific Interest
Durlston Country Park
Thorncombe Wood and Duddle Heath
Higher Hyde Heath Nature Reserve
Stonehill Down Nature Reserve
Hartland Moor National Nature Reserve
National Trust, National Nature Reserve, Site of Scientific Interest
Studland Heath National Nature Reserve
National Trust, National Nature Reserve, Site of Scientific Interest
Upton Heath Nature Reserve
Wareham Forest (Great Ovens)
This is the number of sites per recording area where I have found this species. Click/tap any area to see a list of the sites within that area:
| Recording Area | Number of Sites |
|---|---|
| 1 | |
| BCP Reserves | 3 |
| Purbeck Coast | 3 |
| Purbeck Heaths | 4 |
| South Dorset | 2 |
| Wareham District | 2 |
These are the National Vegetation Classification codes associated with this species:
| NVC Codes | Description | Phase 1 Categories | Description |
|---|---|---|---|