Watch the Adders Fight Over Miss Fatty Brown in Norway!

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Norway is experiencing a peak year for both lemmings and the European adder, Vipera Berus. A local snake enthusiast has taken to keeping around eight vipers in her garden, much to the annoyance of her neighbors who prefer she remove them. A video captures a fascinating encounter between two male vipers competing for a female, showcasing what appears to be a courtship display rather than a typical fight. The discussion highlights the unique relationship between humans and wildlife in Norway, particularly regarding the local perception of snakes.
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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!
 
Looks more like a love dance if you ask me (no snake expert, BTW).

Rhody... :redface:
 

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