Experts share snake bite advice for all pet owners

Vet charity PDSA is sharing its advice for pet owners in case of a snake bite.

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There are three types of snake in the UK: grass snakes, smooth snakes and adders.

The adder is the only venomous species; grass snakes and smooth snakes aren't venomous and don't tend to bite.

Adders tend to keep themselves to themselves and don't bite unless they are scared. Generally, most bites happen between the months of April to September, but they are especially common between June and August.

Most adder bites are not life-threatening and, with prompt treatment, most dogs make a full recovery. However, the severity of symptoms can vary depending on factors such as the size of your dog, where on their body the bite occurs, the amount of venom injected, and whether the venom reaches and spreads.