41. Death Adder Death adders are snakes that live in most parts of Australia. A death adder iscovered with scales. They are very poisonous snakes. http://www.kidcyber.com.au/topics/deathadder.htm

Death Adder Death adders are snakes that live in most parts of Australia. A death adder is covered with scales. They are very poisonous snakes Death adders eat small animals and birds. They use the tip of their tail like a worm to catch their food. The death adder is one of the most venomous (poisonous) of the Australian snakes . There are three species of death adder in Australia. They look very similar and one or other species are found over most of mainland Australia. The death adder has a triangular head. Its body is stubby and thick and ends in a very thin tail. Death adders grow to about 50-60 cms. They do not retreat if humans approach. Death adders are greyish or brown, with darker stripes across their body. The tip of the tail is usually black in southern Australia and white in the north. They have unusually long poison fangs for snakes of their size. The eggs develop inside the body of the female death adder after she has mated with a male. This means she gives birth to live young. Death adder's food is insect-eating native birds and animals. The snake hides in leaf litter or loose sand. It wiggles its thin tail like a grub to attract prey. This means death adders cannot easily survive major changes to their habitat.

42. Jungle Photos Africa Animals Reptiles - Puff Adder Natural History These snakes are dangerous because the lazy habits of puff adders raise thepossibility of encounter compared to other more active poisonous snakes. http://www.junglephotos.com/africa/afanimals/reptiles/puffaddernathist.shtml

PUFF ADDER NATURAL HISTORY Bitis arietans ) is responisible for more deaths than perhaps any other African vertebrate (parasites cause many more deaths than snakes). Othe snakes in the genus ( Bitis spp.) are also notorious for severity of their bites. They include some of Africa's most deadly snakes. Most are typical vipers with a very short, squat body, short tail and very wide heads to accommodate the large poison glands. They are highly fecund and give birth to live young, as many as 70 at a time. Their earthy colors of brown and green with black diamonds and zigzags blend in well with the soil and dry leaf litter that characterizes their favored habitats among dry woodlands, thorn forest and shrub savanna. The group is so-called because of their threat display when the head expands and the snake hisses loudly. As with venoms of other vipers, puff adder toxin dissolves the blood and tissues. The venom is primarily cytolytic, causing severe swelling even some distance from the bite. The victim suffers pronounced pain around and beyond the bite region. The venom's neurotoxic components are not as potent as in elapids (e.g., cobra) so the time to death for viper bite victims is longer than it would be for an equivalent cobra bite. However, with a sufficient dose and lack of treatment, it is just as inevitable. These snakes are dangerous because the lazy habits of puff adders raise the possibility of encounter compared to other more active poisonous snakes. They are sluggish and during daytime lie on rocks or sand or on sunlit bush paths. Most bites happen when people unwittingly step on a well-disguised puff adder.

43. Jungle Photos Africa Animals Reptiles - Puff Adder Considered one of Africa s deadliest snakes, the puff adder (Bitis arietans) isa viper, related to rattlesnakes, adders and other members of the Viperidae http://www.junglephotos.com/africa/afanimals/reptiles/puffadder.shtml

PUFF ADDER Click on the image to return to the gallery Considered one of Africa's deadliest snakes, the puff adder ( Bitis arietans ) is a viper, related to rattlesnakes, adders and other members of the Viperidae family. Its venom is not the most toxic of any snake but as it is very common and fails to retreat (unlike most other snakes) upon approach of people, this species is responsible for most hospital cases of snake bite. This picture was taken in Livingstone National Park, Zambia. Learn about puff adder natural history previous photo rainbow lizard next section ... African insects Quick links Africa Home Animals Plants Scenery People Towns Maps Space Images Links Contact Site Map Teacher's Resources Jungle Photos Amazon Jungle Photos Galapagos Jungle Photos FAQs About Jungle Photos Jungle Photos Home Africa Home Africa Animals Reptiles

44. Studland United Nudists - Visiting Studland - Adder Bites Although you are more likely to see an adder in quieter locations snakes do popup in the front dunes. We had a reports of nudist being woken by a snake http://www.studland-nudists.co.uk/studland_united_nudists_-_visiting_studland_-_

Up Site Map Adders and what to do if bitten In 'Visiting Studland Bay' Where is Studland Bay? Check the weather for Studland Driving to Studland and parking Bus timetables for Studland ... Studland Memories • Are there any adders in the front dunes? What to do if you see an adder? Advice when walking at Studland • What to do if you are bitten by an adder • What NOT to do if you are bitten by an adder What to do if your dog is bitten Adders at Studland Studland is a natural habitat for adders who favour dry, open heathland. They are only found from February to October as they hibernate during the winter. Adders frequently bask in the sunshine but in high summer they will often retreat to damper areas. There are couple of 'hot-spots' at Studland where adders are more frequently spotted but they can, and do, pop up in all dune locations. Most of the time that you spot an adder you'll just catch the end of it as it moves from open sand into the long grass. Are there any adders in the front dunes?

45. Studland United Nudists - Visiting Studland - Deer Ticks, Adders And Weever Fish It s easy to mistake a smooth snake for an adder as they are superficially Smooth snakes appear more slender than adders. Incomplete dark brown or black http://www.studland-nudists.co.uk/studland_united_nudists_-_visiting_studland_-_

Back Next Site Map Deer ticks, adders and weever fish Also in 'Visiting Studland' Where is Studland Bay? Check the weather for Studland Driving to Studland and parking Bus timetables for Studland ... Studland Memories Studland Heath is home to all six species of British reptile, including our three native snakes, the grass snake, the smooth snake and the venomous adder Deer Ticks Deer ticks are small and dark-coloured and feed mostly on deer, cattle, and other large animals, but they will feed on people when they get a chance. The ticks live along paths, trails, and roadways and may inflict a painful bite. Deer ticks can carry the Lyme disease bacteria in their systems. This tick-transmitted bacterial disease is most likely to be contracted in the summer months when people are outdoors. Lyme disease can be treated successfully with antibiotics administered orally. Read more at NHS Direct or The Lyme Disease Foundation Adders The only poisonous snake in the UK is the adder. They are not aggressive creatures and will only bite if they are disturbed. It's easy to mistake a smooth snake for an adder as they are superficially similar - especially if you only get a quick look.

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47. MSN Encarta - Adder adder, common name for snakes in several families. One of the bestknown addersis the common adder, or common European viper. Like all vipers, the http://encarta.msn.com/encyclopedia_761573739/Adder.html

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48. Adder --  Encyclopædia Britannica adder any of several venomous snakes of the viper family, Viperidae, and thedeath adder, a viperlike member of the cobra snake family, Elapidae. http://www.britannica.com/eb/article-9003695

Home Browse Newsletters Store ... Subscribe Already a member? Log in Content Related to this Topic This Article's Table of Contents adder Print this Table of Contents Shopping Price: USD $1495 Revised, updated, and still unrivaled. The Official Scrabble Players Dictionary (Hardcover) Price: USD $15.95 The Scrabble player's bible on sale! Save 30%. Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary Price: USD $19.95 Save big on America's best-selling dictionary. Discounted 38%! More Britannica products adder Page 1 of 1 any of several venomous snakes of the viper family, Viperidae, and the death adder, a viperlike member of the cobra snake family, Elapidae. The name adder may also be applied to certain other snakes, such as the hognose snake q.v. ), a harmless North American species. Among the adders of the viper family are included the common adder ( Vipera berus adder... (75 of 439 words) var mm = [["Jan.","January"],["Feb.","February"],["Mar.","March"],["Apr.","April"],["May","May"],["June","June"],["July","July"],["Aug.","August"],["Sept.","September"],["Oct.","October"],["Nov.","November"],["Dec.","December"]];

49. Death Adder --  Britannica Student Encyclopedia Death adder an unusual and highly poisonous snake, e Acanthophis antarcticus, /e The death adder is one of the world s most dangerous snakes, http://www.britannica.com/ebi/article-9310963

Home Browse Newsletters Store ... Subscribe Already a member? Log in This Article's Table of Contents Introduction Additional references about Death adder Print this Table of Contents Shopping Price: USD $1495 Revised, updated, and still unrivaled. The Official Scrabble Players Dictionary (Hardcover) Price: USD $15.95 The Scrabble player's bible on sale! Save 30%. Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary Price: USD $19.95 Save big on America's best-selling dictionary. Discounted 38%! More Britannica products Death adder Student Encyclopedia Article Page 1 of 2 an unusual and highly poisonous snake Acanthophis antarcticus, inhabiting woods and scrublands in Australia. The death adder is one of the world's most dangerous snakes, though adults are only about 16 to 30 inches (40 to 75 centimeters) long. The snake is a member of the cobra family, Elapidae , but it is remarkably similar to the vipers , especially the European adder, Death adder...

50. Reptiles The adder or northern viper is one of three snakes native to Britain (the others The adder and grass snake are the only two snakes to occur locally. http://www.wildlifetrust.org.uk/durham/Reptiles/reptiles.html

REPTILES On this page: Grass Snake Common Lizard Grass Snake ( Natrix natrix What is a Grass snake? The grass snake is the largest native reptile and the only snake which lays eggs in Britain (sand lizards are the only other British reptile that lays eggs). Its preferred habitats tend to be associated with water e.g. ponds, lakes, reservoirs, marshes, river valleys but, like the great crested newt, also requires a range of terrestrial habitats, including grassland, scrub and woodland. Grass snakes are seen more commonly in gardens than adders, because of their habitat and dietary preferences. Grass snakes feed on amphibians and fish and are completely harmless to people. If disturbed they will soon make for cover. Where is it found in the UK? Grass snakes can be found over most of England and Wales, but are absent from Scotland and Ireland. The most northerly known sites for grass snakes are scattered in Northumberland, Cumbria, Tyne and Wear and County Durham. Why is the Grass Snake of conservation importance?

51. Queensland Museum - Snakes - Species Detail Species descriptions of Queensland snakes. Common Death adder. Common Deathadder distribution map. Common Death adder http://www.qmuseum.qld.gov.au/features/snakes/snakedetail.asp?TaxName=Acanthophi

52. Queensland Museum - Snakes - Species Detail Species descriptions of Queensland snakes. Northern Death adder Photo SteveWilson Photo Steve Wilson. Northern Death adder distribution map http://www.qmuseum.qld.gov.au/features/snakes/snakedetail.asp?TaxName=Acanthophi

53. ADDERS The puff adder is probably the most widespread snake in Africa, avoiding thesevere parts of the Sahara desert, tropical rain forests and high altitudes, http://www.nfi.org.za/herps/snakes/adders.htm

Collecting Permits Transvaal Museum index Department of Vertebrates Herpetology Collection Puff Adder Bitis arietans ). (VERY DANGEROUS!) The puff adder is probably the most widespread snake in Africa, avoiding the severe parts of the Sahara desert, tropical rain forests and high altitudes, it extends from the southern Cape to southern Morocco and also into southern Arabia. In southern Africa it may be found in most areas, but it avoids the extreme desert conditions, dense forests and altitudes above 2000 meters. The venom is cytotoxic with strong haematoxic and some cardiotoxic effects and large volumes are produced. It causes severe pain, swellings in the bitten limb, hemorrhages and nausea. Death is caused by secondary effects, s. a. kidney failure, due to severe swellings. The long fangs (12 - 18 mm) assure that the venom is injected rather deeply. Even if the patient does not die, serious necrosis usually follows the swellings. In most cases of puff adder bites the use of antivenom is essential. Mating may take place from late autumn to early spring, according to the area. Males are known to engage in combat to compete for a female. The young are born from late summer into early autumn. New born young tend to be from 15 to 20 cm in length and average batch sizes in our area vary from 20 to 40.

54. CSL Antivenom Handbook - Death Adder Antivenom Death adders are distinctive snakes, with triangular heads, squat bodies, andthin tails, sometimes used as a lure. They are the only dangerous Australian http://www.toxinology.com/generic_static_files/cslavh_antivenom_deathader.html

CSL Antivenom Handbook CSL Death Adder Antivenom Return to Antivenom listing Contents Toxinology home page Basic Information ... What to do prior to discharge Basic Information Used for neutralising systemic envenoming by members of the Australian death adder group. It is made from horse IgG. Each ampoule contains 6000 units of neutralising capacity against the target venoms. Average volume per ampoule is 25-26mL. The immunising venom is from the common death adder. Return to start of page Information about the snakes covered by this antivenom The species Common death adder Acanthophis antarcticus Desert death adder Acanthophis pyrrhus (no photo) Northern death adder Acanthophis praelongus (no photo) Pilbara death adder Acanthophis wellsii Return to start of page Distribution Death adders are found in a variety of habitats, both arid and temperate to tropical, but in most parts of their current range, they are infrequently encountered. In some areas this is due to contracting populations of these snakes, but in other areas it is more likely due to their cryptic habits. They are not found in Tasmania or the islands off the southern coast. Return to start of page Venom composition Death adders have large fangs, producing a considerable quantity of toxic venom. However, in humans, the only major effect of this venom appears to be post synaptic neurotoxic paralysis. The venom does not contain either procoagulants or myolysins of significance.

55. Wilderness Survival: Poisonous Snakes And Lizards - Poisonous Snakes Of Europe Characteristics The common adder is a small true viper that has a short temper and Characteristics A small snake commonly found in much of its range. http://www.wilderness-survival.net/snakes-6.php

Training Network: Fitness Training Orienteering Wilderness Survival Home Wilderness Survival 1. Introduction 2. Psychology of Survival 4. Survival Medicine 5. Shelters ... 23. Survival in Man-Made Hazards Survival Reference A. Survival Kits B. Edible and Medicinal Plants C. Poisonous Plants D. Dangerous Insects and Arachnids ... H. Survive Outdoors Marketplace Tents Wilderness Survival Books Hiking Boots Backpacks POISONOUS SNAKES OF EUROPE Common adder Vipera berus Description: Its color is variable. Some adult specimens are completely black while others have a dark zigzag pattern running along the back. Characteristics: The common adder is a small true viper that has a short temper and often strikes without hesitation. Its venom is hemotoxic, destroying blood cells and causing tissue damage. Most injuries occur to campers, hikers, and field workers. Habitat: Common adders are found in a variety of habitats, from grassy fields to rocky slopes, and on farms and cultivated lands. Length: Average 45 centimeters, maximum 60 centimeters. Distribution: Very common throughout most of Europe.

56. Wilderness Survival: Poisonous Snakes And Lizards Poisonous snakes of Europe Common adder LongNosed adder Pallas Viper Poisonous snakes of Australasia Australian Copperhead Death adder http://www.wilderness-survival.net/Appe.php

Training Network: Fitness Training Orienteering Wilderness Survival Home Wilderness Survival 1. Introduction 2. Psychology of Survival 4. Survival Medicine 5. Shelters ... 23. Survival in Man-Made Hazards Survival Reference A. Survival Kits B. Edible and Medicinal Plants C. Poisonous Plants D. Dangerous Insects and Arachnids ... H. Survive Outdoors Marketplace Tents Wilderness Survival Books Hiking Boots Backpacks POISONOUS SNAKES AND LIZARDS If you fear snakes, it is probably because you are unfamiliar with them or you have wrong information about them. There is no need for you to fear snakes if you know Their habits. How to identify the dangerous kinds. Precautions to take to prevent snakebite. What actions to take in case of snakebite ( Chapter 4 For a man wearing shoes and trousers and living in a camp, the danger of being bitten by a poisonous snake is small compared to the hazards of malaria, cholera, dysentery, or other diseases. Nearly all snakes avoid man if possible. Reportedly, however, a fewthe king cobra of Southeast Asia, the bushmaster and tropical rattlesnake of South America, and the mamba of Africasometimes aggressively attack man, but even these snakes do so only occasionally. Most snakes get out of the way and are seldom seen. However in a wilderness survival situation you need to be prepared for anything, and while snake attacks are rare they can be deadly. Ways to Avoid Snakebite Snake Groups Descriptions of Poisonous Snakes Poisonous Snakes of the Americas ... Mexican Beaded Lizard Bushmaster Survival Knife

57. Adder Unlike most snakes, the death adder will not necessarily retreat from humans andmay therefore be more easily trodden upon or disturbed by the unwary. http://www.avru.unimelb.edu.au/avruweb/Adder.htm

Death adders ( Acanthophis sp.) First Aid for Death Adder bites Back to Australian Venomous snakes Death Adder (Photo P.Mirtschin) Death adders are found throughout most of Australia, . Three major species have been identified; A. praelongus , the northern death adder (north of the Tropic of Capricorn), A, pyrrhus , inhabiting desert regions of central and Western Australia, and A. antarcticus , covering the rest of Australia, except Victoria and Tasmania. They are ambush predators, concealing themselves in leaves, sand or gravel and twitching the ends of their tails to attract prey. Prey consists of frogs, birds, lizards, mice and rats. It is mainly active at night. Unlike most snakes, the death adder will not necessarily retreat from humans and may therefore be more easily trodden upon or disturbed by the unwary. They are said to be less likely to strike unless actually touched than other venomous snakes, but great caution is still advised. Acanthophis praelongus from Cape York Peninsula.

58. Durham Biodiversity Partnership Of the three British snakes, only the adder is venomous. Never attempt tocapture an adder. snakes have amazing powers of recovery from even the most http://www.durhambiodiversity.org.uk/snakeFAQ.htm

Home News Durham BAP Helping Out ... Contact Us Snake FAQ ...Projects... MAGical Meadows Roadside Verge Project Durham Hedgerow Partnership Snakes Alive! Wildlife Near You Student Research Menu Business Biodiversity Challenges Britain has three native species of snake - the Grass Snake, Adder and the very rare Smooth Snake. Smooth Snakes are only found on small numbers of heathland sites in Surrey, Dorset and Hampshire. Here we look at the Adder and Grass Snake, both found in the north-east. Where do snakes live? Grass Snakes often live near water, where they swim and feed. They also live in damp woodlands and meadows. For over-wintering they like high, dry banks covered with brambles and rabbit burrows, and also garden rockeries. Adders are found in a variety of habitats, but not generally in areas of human habitation. How can I tell the difference between a Grass Snake and an Adder? Adders are rarely more than 65cm in length. The usually have a greyish/brown colouration with a continuous black zigzag on their back and roundish blotches on each side. The zigzag is usually preceded with a V-shape mark on the back of the head, though this mark may be X- or H-shaped. Grass Snakes are longer than Adders - adults reach between 80cm and 120cm. Their background colour is olive-green, grey or brownish with a distinctive, usually whitish-yellow and black, collar. This collar is occasionally absent in larger individuals. Black vertical bars and spots run along each side.

59. ENGLISH NATURE : News England is home to three species of snake (grass snake, adder and smooth snake) Photographs of adders, grass snakes, slowworms and common lizard are http://www.english-nature.org.uk/news/story.asp?ID=506

60. It Add-ers Up To A Lot Of Snakes! The adder is a relatively short, stout snake. Females’ average about 65 centimetres adders are the only snakes in Scotland and are found throughout the http://www.nfucountryside.org.uk/newsrural-1493.htm

Home This Month News Interactive ... Contact COUNTRYSIDE Home News Rural News News in Brief 05-Sep-2005 People involved or interested in wild boar are being asked how the animals should be managed It add-ers up to a lot of snakes! News Category: Rural / Wildlife 12 April 2005 A 'Make the Adder Count' Spring Census has been launched to record sightings of the UK's most distinctive looking snake. The spotlight has been put on Scotland’s adder population by the celebration of a new book ‘Amphibians and Reptiles’ and the promotion of a UK-wide adder count. The new book explains the lifecycle and habitats of Scotland’s snakes, frogs, toads, newts and lizards and the threats they face. The adder is a relatively short, stout snake. Females’ average about 65 centimetres and males are about 10 centimetres shorter. It is easily recognised by the dark zigzag pattern running along its back as well as a row of dark spots on each flank. On the top of the head there is a usually a V, X or H-shaped dark mark. Adders are the only snakes in Scotland and are found throughout the country, on heathland moors, the borders of woods and fields, overgrown quarries and railway embankments, although they are absent from much of the Central Lowlands, the Outer Hebrides and the Northern Isles. Records of adder sightings are difficult to get and Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) hopes to improve this by contributing to ‘Make the Adder Count’ Spring Census, which is co-ordinated by the Herpetological Conservation Trust. Mairi Cole, co-author of Amphibians and Reptiles said: “The count will be a big help in planning conservation work for Scotland’s adders in the future. We don’t have a lot of information about the status of amphibians and reptiles in Scotland but anecdotal records suggest they are declining due to loss of habitat. Conservationists are working to try to restore and create the right conditions for amphibians and reptiles in Scotland and any help we can get in doing this could benefit these animals enormously. Gardeners and other land managers can play a very important role in protecting these animals by helping to design habitats which include suitable areas for basking lizards, or ponds for local frogs and toads.”

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