| Kingdom | Animalia |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Reptilia |
| Order | Squamata |
| Family | Viperidae |
| Genus | Vipera (1) |
| Size |
Adult length: typically up to 65 cm; exceptionally up to 90 cm (2) |
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It is illegal to kill, injure, harm or sell adders under the Wildlife and Countryside Act, 1981 (3).