Slow Worm

The slow worm thrives in humid, overgrown environments with plant litter. This animal is mainly found on open spaces in forests, at forest edges and alongside hedges. It is important that there is some sort of hiding place. These hiding places can consist of wood piles, rocks or even dense soil vegetation. Slow worms can also be found in anthills. Young slow worms even spend a great part of their lives in anthills (1). Because of their thick scales and small eyes, the ants do not form a threat for the slow worms. They also profit the protection against common enemies like the Shrew ( family Soricidae).