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