05 March 2012

Adders

Seven male adders seen on Gower today (and a lonely bluebell in flower) and five male adders seen near Neath. No sign of any females yet. Males spend an inactive month basking outside their hibernation site, the warmth speeding up the development of sperm, before the females appear.


If you are interested in coming out on a reptile walk contact South & West Wales Amphibian & Reptile Group - enquiries@swwarg.co.uk

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