The common European viper, known as the adder, is gaining visibility across Britain in 2025, with increased sightings particularly noted in Cornwall, the south of England, and even London. Authorities have cautioned the public, emphasizing that while adders are venomous, their bites are not typically lethal to humans. The snakes are shy and avoid human interaction. Despite a small population in London, they inhabit parks and natural areas where they prey on rodents, reinforcing the need for public awareness around their presence.
While adders are poisonous, their bites are very rarely lethal to humans. The snakes are also known to be shy and secretive, meaning they rarely approach people.
An adder bite can be painful and cause inflammation, but is really only dangerous to the very young, ill or old.
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