Nothing quite says it's April like stumbling across a huge adder on your leisurely morning walk.
Pennard local Alison Maddocks was out walking in Pwll Du, Gower, yesterday, when she spotted a large male adder slithering on the grass - an experience she described as "fantastic". The adder is Britain's only venomous snake and they are easily identified by the distinctive dark zig-zag marking on their back. While they can give a nasty bite when threatened, adders are shy snakes that only bite when trodden on or picked up.
Alison spotted the adder in the late morning on the footpath between Pwll Du Head and High Pennard. She said: "I saw it slithering away for safety as I approached - I presume that it had been basking peacefully on the path before being disturbed by the vibrations of my boots. There was nobody else around, and no dogs either. I immediately though 'wow, how fantastic, an adder. I thought I must get a picture to show my grandchildren. I'm glad I didn't step on it." You can get more Swansea news and other story updates by subscribing to our newsletters here.
