Carr, 27, thought she was going on a routine countryside walk with her family and dogs, before the run-in with the reptile ...

The adder is the UK's only venomous snake and while the likelihood of being bitten by one is extremely small, some people and ...

Credit: Beth Lyons-Carr A mother has cautioned dog walkers to be watchful of snakes after her family’s golden retriever had ...

Adders can bite both people and inquisitive dogs. In humans, adder bites can be painful and cause swelling, but are usually not life-threatening. However, you should seek medical attention immediately ...

A Hertfordshire dog owner has spoken of his shock after his cocker spaniel was bitten by a snake. Christopher Fenton, from Wadesmill, was on an early morning walk with his 18-month-old dog Zuma when ...

A huge black snake was spotted by a visitor to Dartmoor on Sunday (March 9). The creature, a black adder, is the only ...

It has prompted warnings for people to be vigilant with dogs and children in the popular beauty spot, an adder's bite can be fatal on rare occasions. A bite will cause pain and inflammation - and ...

A venomous snake has been spotted in the North East, and wildlife experts have warned walkers and dog owners about the risks.