Wild life sightings at ancient sites

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goffik Feb 18, 2010 16:35:43
Replying to neighbourofthedrude

The one I saw was deffo venomous...

I did see a smooth snake recently as well, somewhere not-so-megalithic...

Also saw a venomous-looking one on a trek up to some stone circles in the Lake District I don't remember the names of right now.

G x

G goffik
goffik Feb 18, 2010 18:19:36
Replying to goffik

goffik wrote:
...some stone circles in the Lake District I don't remember the names of right now.
Burn Moor! That was it!

http://www.themodernantiquarian.com/site/3010/burn_moor_complex.html

G x

T tjj
tjj Feb 18, 2010 19:15:02
Replying to goffik

goffik wrote:
The one I saw was deffo venomous...

I did see a smooth snake recently as well, somewhere not-so-megalithic...

Also saw a venomous-looking one on a trek up to some stone circles in the Lake District I don't remember the names of right now.

G x

Taken from the BBC Nature and Science web-site
Adders are not aggressive snakes, and will only attack if harassed or threatened. Although an adder’s venom poses little danger to a healthy adult human, the bite is very painful and requires urgent medical attention.
Apparently, however, there are quite a few cases of dogs dying from adder snake bites so another good reason for keeping dogs on a lead while visiting ancient sites.

M Moth
Moth Feb 18, 2010 19:33:52
Replying to goffik

goffik wrote:
Also saw a venomous-looking one
Lol!!!

love

Moth