Eight-year-old girl spots rare black adder during family walk on Dartmoor
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Eight-year-old girl spots rare black adder during family walk on Dartmoor

25 Apr 2026 · Originally published 25 Apr 2026 8/10 Original headline: Young country diary: A close call with a black adder | Orla
A young nature lover enjoyed a rare encounter with a black adder while exploring the sunny slopes of Dartmoor with her family. After a brief and respectful standoff, the shy snake safely retreated under a rock, leaving the youngster thrilled to have seen such a special UK species in the wild.
Source: Guardian Env Devon
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