Surrey Amphibian and Reptile Group (SARG) 

Adder

Nomenclature

Common name:  adder 
Taxonomy:  Vipera berus berus (Linnaeus, 1758)
Other Names:  Northern viper
Common viper
Gad
Gwiber (Welsh)

Introduction


Identification


Morphology


Sexual Dimorphism


Could be mistaken for


Distribution


Habitat


Activity


Food


Predators


Shelter


Reproduction


Juveniles


Conservation


Links


Information

Principal Author(s):Main Illustrator:Edited by:Updated:
Steve LanghamSteve LanghamReviewer18 Jan 2009