Noting that the snake is a protected species, Mid Argyll, Kintyre and the Islands Police this week advised: 'Adders are coming are out of hibernation now and sightings have already been noted in the Tarbert area.
'The snake is not aggressive and usually only bites when alarmed or disturbed. Bites can be very painful, but they are rarely fatal.'
NHS advice to deal with a snake bite is to call 999 or visit a hospital as a precaution, and while waiting for help:
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