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Vipera berus
Black and grey adder, with a distinctive pattern on it's back. 40-50 cm in length. Poisonous with a mild toxin, it could be harmful for small children, but in most cases harmless for healthy adults. The european adder is a protected species of Norway's fauna.
Open, grassy area of mixed forest
I was so glad for this encounter, haven't seen one in about a year as they are quite rare these days. This spotting made my day, if not my entire week :D
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