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Police have issued a warning after a large number of adder sightings were reported in Gower(Image: South Wales Police)<\/p>\nPolice say they have received ‘several reports’ of the snakes<\/p>\n
07:28, 28 Apr 2025Updated 09:06, 28 Apr 2025<\/p>\n
Police have issued a warning after a large number of adder sightings were reported in Gower(Image: South Wales Police)<\/p>\n
A warning has been issued after a large number of sightings of venomous snakes have been reported in coastal parts of Swansea<\/a>.<\/p>\n A number of people have reported seeing adders in Port Eynon and Rhossili in Gower. Police have warned people – particularly those with dogs – to be wary and to keep their pets on leads at all times. Dog walkers are also warned to seek veterinary advice immediately if the suspect their dog has been bitten by an adder.<\/p>\n According to the Wildlife Trusts, the adder is \u201cour only venomous snake\u201d in the UK that is often spotted \u201cbasking in the sunshine in woodland glades and on heathlands\u201d. Adders can live up to 15 years and measure up to 80 cm in length. For the latest Swansea<\/a> news, sign up to our newsletter here<\/a>.<\/p>\n The Wildlife Trusts adds: \u201cThe adder is the UK\u2019s only venomous snake but its venom is generally of little danger to humans. An adder bite can be painful and cause a inflammation, but is really only dangerous to the very young, ill or old.<\/p>\n \u201cIf bitten, medical attention should be sought immediately. Adders are secretive animals and prefer to slither off into the undergrowth rather than confront and bite humans and domestic animals – most attacks happen when they are trodden on or picked up. Instead, they use their venom to immobilise and kill their prey of small mammals, nestlings and lizards.\u201d<\/p>\n