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Female
 The
Slow Worm has a widespread distribution across Europe
but within Britain it is most commonly reported from the
southern counties. With no visible legs, this lizard is
often mistaken for a snake.
Something being mistaken for a snake, will give a
feeling of panic to the person who comes across one.
Slow Worms do a tremendous amount of good in controlling
garden pests like slugs, so if you spot one, leave it
alone.
Male
 An
adult Slow Worm is typically around 30cm in length, with a cylindrical body.
Unlike a snake, the Slow Worm has visible eyelids that blink regularly and
smooth, shiny scales that display a metallic appearance.
It is the extreme smoothness of the scales that
results in the polished appearance. The overall body colour is a shiny grey
brown, usually with thin longitudinal stripes of a darker colour. The exact
appearance may vary from one individual to another but older males usually
have a series of small spots, blue in colour.
Birds
Beasts
Serpents
Pigs
Chickens
Ducks
Cattle
Dogs Smooth Snake
Adder Grass Snake
Sand Lizard
Slow Worm
Viviparous Lizard
Newt
Red Squirrel |
