The UK Adder

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1. The female adder is larger than the male. True False

2. Does the adder lay eggs or give birth to live young? Give's birth to live young Both Lay eggs Depends on the time of year

3. In what habitat would you most likely find the adder? Woodland Moorland Heathland All of these

4. What is an easy way to identify the adder? The yellow underside Zigzag markings along the back Black eyes The green spots on its side

5. If you were unlucky enough to get bitten by an adder, what should you do? Suck out the posion Nothing Get medical help as soon as possible Wait and see what happens

6. The adder will use venom as a last means of defense? True False

7. What does the adder eat in general? Hedgehogs Small rodents Anything it can catch Grass

8. In what month does the adder come out of hibernation? June April March May

9. What is another name for the adder? Grass Snake Viper Slow Worm Zig Zag

10. The adder can be found in England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland. True False