'Our dog would have died from terrifying snake bite had we not spent £3,500'
dailystar.co.ukpooch was bitten on the nose by a poisonous snake.Sam, a Staffordshire Bull Terrier, was bitten by an adder while on a walk in the Gower region of South Wales and spent three days fighting for his life.He thankfully went on to recover but with a £3,500 bill, owner Charlotte wanted to warn other dog-owners amid a growing number of similar incidents.
To avoid a similar eye-watering bill, Charlotte, who didn't want to give her full name, urged pet owners to get pet insurance if they're able, reports Mirror.
She and Sam the Staffie had been out walking in the Llangennith area of the Gower, an area they often explore together. Both of them spotted an adder curled up on the path.
Terrified of snakes, Charlotte screamed but Sam approached to have a look and that's when he was bitten. The adders are most active between April and July, which is also the time when the majority of bites have been reported historically.Adults are described as being roughly 50 to 60cm long and have a black and brown zigzag pattern along their back and 'V' or 'X'- shaped markings on the back of the head."I am absolutely terrified of snakes so I am always on the lookout for them," said Charlotte."I just started screaming when I saw it curled up on the path.
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