My first Adder... in the wild too!

[theMusicMan]

Hi All

Down in Cornwall this weekend and when out on a walk Heather shouted over to me that she had spotted two adders fighting. Managed to grab some shots which I will process later (en route to Warsaw). Here's one I processed in the airport lounge.

[emirpprime]

Re: My first Adder... in the wild too!

Nice crisp shot John, they are quite a sight. The only one I have ever seen in the wild was a baby - about 6 inches long and as wide as a pencil - trying to fit a fully grown mouse into its mouth! Sadly I was without camera.
I look forward to seeing some more shots once you have a spare few minutes
All the best,
Phil

[HughofBardfield]

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Wow! Well done for capturing this...

[Ellie]

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Wow! Excellent!

[theMusicMan]

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Just arrived in the hotel... here's another one of the two Adders fighting.

[sapper]

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Nice shots John.
When i was in North Wales recently I spotted an Adder, a dead one. Not sure if I had killed it by treading on it but at first sight it was a bit scary.
Dave.

[mike1251]

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I think your adders are mating John..............very nice capture.............I have kept corn snakes and currently have a boa and they like to dance when they mate

[Guest]

Re: My first Adder... in the wild too!

I think your adders are mating John..............very nice capture.............I have kept corn snakes and currently have a boa and they like to dance when they mate

No - they are both male adders - though it is very likely a female is close by, they are 'fighting' over mating rights, the winner being the adder that forces its opponents head to the ground. A female adder is darker coloured (more red/brown).

Lovely capture - and a privilige to see it. Adders are quite shy and usually hide from people, but it is worth treating them with caution and watching where you put your feet.

Nick

[Who's_E]

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Great photos, sir

[emirpprime]

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Great shot! Amazing to see that in an animal normally so shy. Glad they wern't on the rugby pitch!
Phil

[Barr1e]

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Oh crikes - fantastic shot.

Regards. Barr1e

[Gin Monster]

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Lovely shots, they are beautiful creatures aren't they.

[shenstone]

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No - they are both male adders - though it is very likely a female is close by, they are 'fighting' over mating rights, the winner being the adder that forces its opponents head to the ground. A female adder is darker coloured (more red/brown).

Lovely capture - and a privilige to see it. Adders are quite shy and usually hide from people, but it is worth treating them with caution and watching where you put your feet.

Nick

Here's a female I took last year for comparison

Regards
Andy

[theMusicMan]

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Wow Andy - where was that taken - not anywhere near any tight crevices you were crawling into I hope!!

[shenstone]

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Sorry the location is "sensitive" as the adders are unfortunately misunderstood and people react badly & there are houses nearby.

It's around our part of the world though - I'll PM you about a possible morning out when it's sunny.

Regards
Andy