214 THE ADDER 



DANGEROUS 



ADDER. Probably no other creature is so feared in Britain 

 as the viper, and on account of its retaliatory habits when cornered 

 or trodden upon receives no quarter from man. Although useful in 

 destroying grass voles and other vegetarian pests, its dangerous 

 nature to man and beast cause it to be inconsistent with cultivation 

 and civilized life. 



