Basking adders

[Flying Rodent]

Hi there,

I recently read somewhere that adders don't bask on rocks. I wondered if someone could tell me whether this is true? I'd also be interested to know if anyone has seen adders basking on rocks in the wild?

Thanks in advance,

Mike

[GCN lova]

ive never seen adders but i sont see why they wouldnt bask on rocks.

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British Snakes at Animal Corner

[ViperaBerus]

They will if there is sufficient cover nearby.

[htcdude]

I've seen them basking here:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2686/...ac1cfc2e26.jpg (not my pic)

Lots of grass around.

Nige

[Flying Rodent]

Thanks for all you replies. I thought they probably would bask on rocks if they felt there was enough cover nearby. I went looking for them the other day and saw my first adder for years.

Mike

[Wild-Woman]

Nearly trod on one today! A big female basking on an area dug by rabbits but also within reach of Dogs Mercury, which gave good cover.