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Common adder
Scientific Name: Vipera berus
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Size: Average 45 centimeters, maximum 60 centimeters.
Appearance: Its color is variable. Some adult specimens are completely black while others have a dark zigzag pattern running along the back.
Type of Venom: Its venom is hemotoxic, destroying blood cells and causing tissue damage. Most injuries occur to campers, hikers, and field workers.
Nature: The common adder is a small true viper that has a short temper and often strikes without hesitation.
Habitat: Common adders are found in a variety of habitats, from grassy fields to rocky slopes, and on farms and cultivated lands.
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