Water shrews have venomous saliva. Apart from the adder, they are the only venomous British animal.
Water shrews have venomous saliva. Apart from the adder, they are the only venomous British animal.
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came across my first venomous water shrew last year in Sandwich. Luckily he didn’t fancy taking a bit of me.
Glad you didn’t get bitten! I’ve never seen a water shrew in the flesh, but I’m on the lookout!