Watch the Adders Fight Over Miss Fatty Brown in Norway!

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In summary, the title "Watch the Adders Fight Over Miss Fatty Brown in Norway!" likely refers to a nature documentary or video capturing the unique behavior of male adders competing for a female adder in Norway. Norway is home to two species of adders, the common adder and the smooth snake, both of which are venomous. During the breeding season, male adders will actively search for females and compete for their attention through physical fights. Female adders will also exhibit behaviors such as basking and selecting a male to mate with. While it is not uncommon to see adders fighting over a female during the breeding season, it may not be a common occurrence in the wild due to the shy and elusive nature of adders
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In Norway, we have a peak year not only for lemmings, but also for Vipera Berus, the European adder/viper.

We also have dedicated snake lovers, like this woman, who enjoys having roughly 8 vipers outside her garden (her neighbours are rather annoyed that she doesn't kill them on sight).

On this video, she managed to capture a fight between two males,the grey-black ones, over who should couple with Miss Fatty Brown:
http://www.aftenposten.no/nyheter/iriks/article4114713.ece
 
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Snakes!
 
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Looks more like a love dance if you ask me (no snake expert, BTW).

Rhody... :redface:
 

1. What is the significance of the title "Watch the Adders Fight Over Miss Fatty Brown in Norway!"?

The title is likely referring to a nature documentary or video that captures the behavior of adders (a type of snake) fighting over a female adder named Miss Fatty Brown in Norway. This could be a unique and interesting behavior to witness in the wild.

2. What type of adders are found in Norway?

Norway is home to two species of adders: the common adder (Vipera berus) and the smooth snake (Coronella austriaca). Both of these species are venomous and can be found throughout Norway, including in forests, meadows, and rocky areas.

3. Why do adders fight over a female adder?

Male adders will often compete for access to a female during the breeding season. This competition can involve physical fights, where the males attempt to subdue each other by pushing and biting. The winner will then have the opportunity to mate with the female adder.

4. What is the behavior of adders during the breeding season like?

During the breeding season, male adders will actively search for females and compete for their attention. They may also exhibit other behaviors such as basking in the sun, courting rituals, and defending their territory. Female adders will also exhibit behaviors such as basking and selecting a male to mate with.

5. Is it common to see adders fighting over a female in the wild?

It is not uncommon to witness male adders fighting over a female during the breeding season. However, it may not be a common occurrence to see this behavior in the wild, as adders are generally shy and elusive creatures. It would require being in the right place at the right time to witness this behavior firsthand.

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