Reptile

The common european adder

Vipera berus

The common European adder is a snake that can be found in France, but its range can extend east towards China and north towards Finland.

Mode de vie

La vipère péliade affectionne particulièrement les milieux frais et humides, ce qui explique sa présence en France, principalement dans l’Ouest et le Nord. Il s’agit d’un animal plutôt solitaire mais qui tolère bien la présence de ses congénères. Ces dernières années, une réduction importante des populations a été observée.

Lifestyle

The common European adder favours cool and damp environments, which explains its presence in France, particularly in the North and West. It is a rather solitary animal but it does tolerate the presence of fellow common European adders. A significant reduction in populations has been observed in recent years.