Hope you have had a great weekend, the weather has been brilliant for getting out there and enjoying the forest park!
The recent warm weather has led to a few Adder sightings in various locations across the forest park. Please take care whilst exploring and be especially mindful of this if enjoying the countryside with your 4 legged friends.
If you come across an Adder do not approach it and leave it where it is. Adders won't attack unless they feel threatened so give it plenty of space and walk on past. Because they are cold blooded they warm up using the heat of the sun and then once 'fully charged' they head off to hunt for small rodents and lizards. They are not interested in us and purely defend themselves when they think they are under threat, e.g accidentally stepped on or handled.
What to do if you or you dog is bitten:
If your dog is bitten, or you suspect your dog has been bitten, take it to the vets immediately.
If you or a family member has been bitten seek medical attention immediately.
The Adder is the UKs only venomous snake, they are native and protected by law.
Yogi
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