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JKLawrence Member Joined: 06 Sep 2004 No. of posts: 2  View other posts in this topic |
Posted: 06 Sep 2004
Topic: Slow worm?
I spotted a "snake" in my compost heap today. I didn't know how to identify slow worms at the time, so I just made a mental note of features: greyish brown, dark brown/black spots down its back alternating in neat rows, large yellow patch on the back of its head. It had a black, forked tongue. I did not notice its head shape. From its behaviour (in a compost heap at egg-laying time) I am guessing it's a slow worm. However, it didn't look like any of the pictures I've seen. Does anyone know whether the description I've given is a plausible variant for a (presumably female) slow worm? |
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JKLawrence Member Joined: 06 Sep 2004 No. of posts: 2 View other posts in this topic |
Posted: 08 Sep 2004
Topic: Slow worm?
Thanks everyone - yes, looking at the pictures, it must have been a grass snake. It didn't even occur to me to look that up, since mine wasn't green - but clearly a lot of them aren't. The markings make it certain. Maybe this brownish one chose the compost heap because it blended in well there. Well, it should be very happy, as we've got lots of mice and voles for it to eat. Thanks again! |
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