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Came across this Adder sunbathing on a lane while riding on Dartmoor last year [url= https://i.postimg.cc/YS50HFY6/IMG-20220428-140934.jp g" target="_blank">https://i.postimg.cc/YS50HFY6/IMG-20220428-140934.jp g"/> [/img][/url]


 
Posted : 28/04/2022 2:16 pm
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Came across this Adder sunbathing on a lane while riding on Dartmoor last year

Tiny thing!


 
Posted : 28/04/2022 2:32 pm
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Nearly hit an adder as it was crossing a berm in Thetford. I was going full tilt. It was panicking trying to climb up the berm. While I was trying to get a good look at it and warn my wife at the same time.
Also pee'ed on a random snake in a bush in Bosnia. It didn't seem bothered as I side stepped avoid it and finish my wee!


 
Posted : 28/04/2022 10:10 pm
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I had a really weird dream last night that involved a snake of some sort in my house that managed to survive being chopped in half about 8” behind its mouth. It was a crisp cut and resulted in the appearance of a deadly cucumber portion.

I blame you lot.


 
Posted : 28/04/2022 10:49 pm
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Took a med student for a ride this morning to show him some local trails and on our way up a techy climb he suddenly shouts and pulls up.

I'd apparently just missed riding over a snake - i didn't even notice it.

I definitely blame this thread. I reckon i'd normally see max 6 snakes a year on my bike and that's two in two rides!


 
Posted : 28/04/2022 11:50 pm
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I'm 50, have done a fair bit of MTB'ing and never once seen a snake in the countryside


 
Posted : 29/04/2022 2:20 am
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Well you've gone and blown it now


 
Posted : 29/04/2022 3:14 am
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I’ve ridden past tiger snakes and red-bellied black snakes in Victoria, Australia. The most likely mistake you’ll make is stop mid-trail and put your foot down in the brush at the side without looking. Every Australian kid is taught not to put their hands in holes in logs or trees etc. I’ve not seen an adder in the UK since I was a child. Would love to.


 
Posted : 29/04/2022 7:46 am
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You'll have to use your imagination!
It's a complete mystery to me how you post a photograph on singletrack.


 
Posted : 29/04/2022 8:07 am
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