The shy Adder is Britain's only venomous reptile. The Adder is a native animal of the UK, and the only venomous reptile. It is a stocky snake of less than a metre long and is very shy of human presence. Adders can be found at woodland edges, roadside verges, chalk grassland or dry heathland.

Where are adders found in UK?

In Britain the Adder has a rather patchy distribution. It is more numerous in southern England than the north, is not common in the Midlands but is fairly numerous in west Wales and southwest England. It is widespread in Scotland but is absent from the Outer Hebrides, the Central Lowlands and the Northern Isles.

Are there adder snakes in England?

Types of UK snake

Only 3 types of snake are found in the wild in the UK. The adder is the only venomous snake, but you should get all snake bites checked as soon as possible. ... Smooth snakes are usually grey or brown with a dark pattern. The pattern down their backs are lighter and less zig-zag shaped than on adders.