European Adder (m)
European Adder / vipera berus. Suffolk. 27/02/19.
'BASKING.'
The largest of two Adders that I photographed basking on a vegetated wood pile, three years ago. This one had a dusty appearance and showed damage to the tips of some scales.
I remember it was an unseasonably hot, late winter's day when they were found lying coiled, close to each other. Moving very slowly, I was able to set up my tripod and chair at a respectful distance and enjoy observing their behaviour. They would noticeably flatten their bodies whilst basking to increase the surface areas, or would disappear into crevices in order to cool down.
BEST VIEWED LARGE.
European Adder (m)
European Adder / vipera berus. Suffolk. 27/02/19.
'BASKING.'
The largest of two Adders that I photographed basking on a vegetated wood pile, three years ago. This one had a dusty appearance and showed damage to the tips of some scales.
I remember it was an unseasonably hot, late winter's day when they were found lying coiled, close to each other. Moving very slowly, I was able to set up my tripod and chair at a respectful distance and enjoy observing their behaviour. They would noticeably flatten their bodies whilst basking to increase the surface areas, or would disappear into crevices in order to cool down.
BEST VIEWED LARGE.