Billy, the British springer spaniel, enjoying playing at his home in Gosfield.
- Credit: Lauren Prior
Billy stayed at the vets, where he ended up needing surgery to get rid of the dead tissue which had been caused by the venom.
"They told me the adder bite was toxic and could kill him by causing organ failure," said Miss Prior.
"So I was really worried and feared he might be put down."
Billy the British springer spaniel was bitten by an adder at his home in Gosfield, near Halstead.
- Credit: Catley Cross Veterinary Clinic
Billy was taken back and forth between the two vets and his home, having to be monitored overnight, but is expected to make a full recovery.