A teenager has described her shock at seeing a venomous snake slithering into her family's home. Daisy Hendy was enjoying the sunshine in her garden in Cornwall when she noticed something quickly moving into the house.
The 16-year-old business student initially though it was a slow worm, CornwallLive reports. Closer inspection, however, revealed it was a 1.5ft adder - the only venomous snake native to the British isles. Daisy was stunned at first. However, she managed to regain her composure and eventually managed to capture the serpent.
"I was at home on my own in the garden and I left the patio doors open. When I walked back into the house I saw something on the floor moving very fast. At first I thought it was a slow worm but this was much bigger. I realised it was an adder and that was quite scary."
