Terrifying venomous snake spotted slithering across rocks and SWIMMING at one of the UKs most Instagrammable beaches

A poisonous snake was spotted swimming amongst the rocks of Waless most Instagrammable hidden beach.


A poisonous snake was spotted swimming amongst the rocks of Waless most Instagrammable hidden beach.

Lewis Perrin Williams was exploring the scenic Porth Wen in Anglesey when he saw the adder in the water.

Adders are the only venomous snake in the UK and needs immediate medical attention if someone is bitten.

Mr Perrin Williams told North Wales Live that the snake fell from the vegetation on the cliff side and after swimming through the rock pools, tried to make its way across the stones. 

The daring beachgoer then went to find a plank and carry it back up to the undergrowth.

I was just standing on the beach when I saw it fall down from the undergrowth overhanging a small cliff, Mr Perrin Williams said.

Thats how it ended up on the beach – I think he mightve been a bit sleepy. I found a plank and took him back up to the undergrowth.

The designated heritage area where the adder was found consists of an abandoned Victorian brick factory and became a hot-spot for avid Instagrammers a few years ago thanks to its secluded beach.

Lewis Perrin Williams was exploring the scenic Porth Wen in Anglesey when he saw the adder in the water

Lewis Perrin Williams was exploring the scenic Porth Wen in Anglesey when he saw the adder in the water

The beachgoer said the snake fell from the vegetation on the cliff side and after swimming through the rock pools, tried to make its way across the stones

The beachgoer said the snake fell from the vegetation on the cliff side and after swimming through the rock pools, tried to make its way across the stones

Porth Wen - a designated heritage area where the adder was found - consists of an abandoned Victorian brick factory

Porth Wen - a designated heritage area where the adder was found - consists of an abandoned Victorian brick factory

Some users online responded to the video of the snake by saying it has stopped me from exploring while others would be absolutely terrified and would run.

Warnings were issued last week to dog owners after a Jack Russell was killed by an adder bite in Thetford Forest, Suffolk. 

Traumatised Logan Mathers, 17, was walking the family dog, Donnie, when an adder shot out and bit the two-year-old Jack Russell on the face who was then taken straight to a vet for treatment while slipping in and out of consciousness.

Logans 19 year-old-sister, Molly, rushed to meet them as little Donnies health deteriorated despite being given anti-venom medication and antibiotics. 

The Peoples Dispensary for Sick Animals (PDSA) advise that swelling can cause serious problems to dogs if bitten on the face or neck - and the venom can cause severe illness and death.

A spokeswoman for Norfolk Wildlife Trust said: Adders will rarely bite unless provoked, but of course, this can be accidental. 

Dogs, unfortunately, can be at risk as they are naturally inquisitive and can inadvertently find themselves in the adders preferred habitat.

Its wise for dog owners to keep their pets to the path or under close control in areas where adders are likely to be found during March to October.

The family dog, Donnie, was out being walked by Logan Mathers, 17, last week on Wednesday in Thetford Forest, Suffolk

The family dog, Donnie, was out being walked by Logan Mathers, 17, last week on Wednesday in Thetford Forest, Suffolk

Suddenly, an adder shot out and bit the two-year-old Jack Russell on the face and was taken straight to a vets for treatment while slipping in and out of consciousness

Suddenly, an adder shot out and bit the two-year-old Jack Russell on the face and was taken straight to a vets for treatment while slipping in and out of consciousness

Sadly, the beloved family pet died despite being given anti-venom medication and antibiotics

Sadly, the beloved family pet died despite being given anti-venom medication and antibiotics

Human fatalaties from adder bites are rare and is only dangerous to the very young, ill or old, according to The Wildlife Trust.

For others, the bite will usually be painful and cause inflammation but will still require a stay in hospital for at least 24 hours.   

Adders are usually quite shy and would rather stay hidden in their usual habitats of the woodland, heathland and moorland and stick to a diet of lizards, small mammals and ground-nesting birds.

Источник: Daily Online

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