SEE IT. SHARE IT. ADDER BITES
Adder encounters can happen quickly and often without warning — especially during the warmer months when dogs are exploring more, walking through longer grass, heathland, woodland edges, or sunny paths. 🐍🐾
Adder bites are not common, but they can be serious, which is why building a clearer picture of where, when, and how these encounters happen can be incredibly valuable.
Sharing experiences such as:
• where an adder was seen
• the type of environment
• time of day
• weather conditions
• how your dog behaved afterwards
can genuinely help other owners become more aware and better prepared on their own walks.
Awareness doesn’t need to create fear — it helps people make calmer, safer decisions:
• keeping dogs closer in higher-risk areas
• recognising symptoms earlier
• knowing when to seek veterinary help
• understanding seasonal and local patterns
Community knowledge is incredibly powerful when it’s shared supportively and responsibly. One shared experience could help another owner avoid a dangerous situation altogether. 💚
If you’ve ever encountered an adder while out walking your dog — or your dog has experienced an adder bite — please share your experience. It could genuinely help someone else and may even save another dog’s life.
Comment below, send us a message, or complete a report.
If possible, please include:
📍 Location
📅 Date & time
🐕 Outcome of the encounter (sighting only, close encounter, bite etc.)
Let’s build a clearer safety picture together.
Share with other dog owners to help gather more experiences and improve awareness.