🐍 Signs of spring 🐍 At this time of year, male adders are starting to leave their hibernaculum with females following in the coming weeks. Adders are heliotherms, which means that they raise their body temperature by warming themselves in direct sunlight. They especially like south-facing sheltered scrub habitat where they can bask safely and hide away under bracken and gorse if danger approaches. Adders are generally shy and retiring and prefer to be left well alone. | Haldon Forest Park - Fo

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