Surrey Amphibian and Reptile Group (SARG) 

Slow Worm

Nomenclature

Common name:  slow worm 
Taxonomy:  Anguis fragilis (Linnaeus 1758)
Other Names:  Blind worm
Neidr ddefaid (Welsh)
Deaf-adder (Archaic)

Introduction

Identification

Morphology

Sexual Dimorphism

Could be mistaken for

Distribution

Habitat

Activity

Food

Predators

Shelter

Reproduction

Juveniles

Conservation

Links

Information

Principal Author(s):Main Illustrator:Edited by:Updated:
Sarah DroverSteve LanghamReviewer01 June 2008