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Slow Worm?
Posted: Thu May 29, 2014 10:36 pm
by David M
At Glasdrum Wood, early in the morning, I encountered a reptile that clearly hadn't warmed up sufficiently.
It made no attempt to slither away and I was lucky I didn't step on it.
Seems too small to be a grass snake (12 inches at absolute most).
Is it a slow worm?
Re: Slow Worm?
Posted: Thu May 29, 2014 10:43 pm
by jasonbirder
Absolutely! A lovely Slow Worm...didn't realise they occurred so far north!
I'll watch where i put my feet at Glasdrum tomorrow!
Re: Slow Worm?
Posted: Thu May 29, 2014 10:47 pm
by David M
You're in for a cracker of a day, Jason.
Soak it up and take your time. Hopefully with your keen eye you will see things I didn't.
Good luck! I wish I could be there with you.
Thanks for the ID.
Re: Slow Worm?
Posted: Thu May 29, 2014 10:57 pm
by Essex Bertie
Yes, that's a Slow Worm. Lovely Chequered Skipper photos on the sightings page and good total seen. That's Pinemarten country too if you're really lucky.
Cheers
Rob