Slow worms

[wildliferescuer]

Took this picture this afternoon of 5 slow worms together in a pile of garden rubbish in our garden. They have nested here for several years, sharing it with 2 grass snakes.

[demicav]

Fantastic picture. They're simply gorgeous.

[wildliferescuer]

Thanks - they are great aren't they. I will try to get some more pics with the grass snakes there as well (when & if we get another sunny day!!).
This is the first year that none of the slow worms have had part of their tails missing (so far)! I think that next doors cats are the culprits!

[demicav]

Originally Posted by wildliferescuer

Thanks - they are great aren't they. I will try to get some more pics with the grass snakes there as well (when & if we get another sunny day!!).
This is the first year that none of the slow worms have had part of their tails missing (so far)! I think that next doors cats are the culprits!

It's amazing how they can shed their tails when they need to. I saw a common lizard last year with no tail, it looked rather funny.

Yes if you can get piccies of the grass snakes that would be great.

[badgerwatcher]

Oh, they're so golden and lovely. I adore slow worms.