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phillip
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Posted: 13 Jun 2014 at 11:41am |
Iv just saw my first baby female adder. Amazing my last day in wales, walking on sand dunes in n wales and crossing infront was a female, iv been on a few walks here looking with no luck, yet i see one when im not looking and where i least expect it, day time about 1040 am sunny, it was crossing the main path onto the beach. Tiny, i was thrilled, are thry common on sand dunes theres more habitat near eg heath but it was conpletly on sand and tussocky grass area, plenty to eat there will it live in the sand? Hope its safe as dont want it to be eaten. I took pics 😄
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GemmaJF
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Excellent Phillip, always amazing when you get that first one! Adders will use beaches which often have plenty of basking opportunity, so no need to worry I'm sure it's just enjoying the weather.
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phillip
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I know 6/7 years looking and finally, yay alsp it was about 8-10 inches long, but i know the young arnt born till aug/sep, and are nearly that big so how old would it be and would it be this or last year
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Tom Omlette
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well done phillip!!!
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GemmaJF
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I suspect one of last years, now you have seen one the rest will be easy (perhaps)!
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