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Slow Worm

Anguis fragilis

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Field Notes

Description:

Legless lizard spotted outside of Talinn, Estonia.

Habitat:

Wide range. Shows a preference for gardens and compost heaps.

Reference Links:

EOL: Anguis fragilis, Anguis fragilis

Species ID Suggestions

it seems to be a type of legless lizard
ChrisGrassel
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Slow worm

Anguis fragilis

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IlkkaK
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Comments (2)
1Sarah2
Thanks Chris. Is that because of the length, the almost constant diameter, or something else?

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PublishedSeptember 18, 2011

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