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Maricia Member Joined: 17 Sep 2003 No. of posts: 3 View other posts in this topic	Posted: 17 Sep 2003 Topic: slow worm bith rates Whilst on holiday in Cornwall, my son-in-law came back from his coastal path run with a slow worm as none of us had seen one. He studied bioloy at University & thought this was a female slow worm & looking as though it could be pregnant. Sure enough, the next morning she produced 5 offspring & by the next day we had 11 of them. My 2 grandchildren (5 & 2) were totally fascinated with them. We have brought 2 of them home, having returned the rest & mother to their original habitat. They are in a large plastic bowl with greenery & shells, etc. We have given them some small grubs. Can these be kept as pets? Could some of you knowledgeable people give us some advice. We would rather like to follow their progress.

Maricia Member Joined: 17 Sep 2003 No. of posts: 3 View other posts in this topic	Posted: 20 Sep 2003 Topic: care of slow worm Regarding the care of slow worms in captivity, I have 2 baby ones about 2 wks old. You mention watching the temperature.Can you give me more info. Are they OK outside in an ice-cream box etc. as you describe. My box is inside a large wahing up bowl. How big should the slugs be as these are only babies. How do you know what sex they are? Your help would be appreciated. Maricia37884.8114236111

Maricia Member Joined: 17 Sep 2003 No. of posts: 3 View other posts in this topic	Posted: 21 Sep 2003 Topic: care of slow worm Thank you for advice re the baby slow worms. The female was found whilst we were on holiday & we had no idea she was pregnant. My son-in-law brought her back to show his small children & was going to take her back from whence she came, the following day. However, the next morning she produced her offspring, a total of 11. We took care of them to make sure they were OK & then put them back except for 2 which we have kept. We do not intend to keep them for ever, but they are small & we feel sorry for them! Have got some meelie worms & will sweep some bushes as you suggest. Do not think we could really make our garden a haven for reptiles, etc. Will they be OK without heat for the time being? Many thanks for your advice.

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