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Slow worms mating (photo sequence):

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TiburonSmoke Member Joined: 25 May 2005 No. of posts: 12 View other posts by TiburonSmoke	Posted: 29 May 2005 Hi, I'm new to the RAUK forums, but I have been studying British reptiles and amphibians for almost thirty years. I have just posted an account of slow worms mating, together with a sequence of photographs in the Slow Worm forum. If anybody here has an interest in anguis fragilis, or might be able to shed some light on this curious aspect of their behaviour, I would appreciate their comments. Teresa in Hampshire Teresa in Hampshire

Robert V Senior Member Joined: 06 Aug 2004 No. of posts: 717 View other posts by Robert V	Posted: 30 May 2005 Teresa, great pic, thanks. Looks like she doesn't have a lot of choice in the matter! R RobV

TiburonSmoke Member Joined: 25 May 2005 No. of posts: 12 View other posts by TiburonSmoke	Posted: 31 May 2005 Heheh. Actually, that shot was taken while he was trying to open his jaws. If you look at my other shots (in the Slow Worm forum) you'll see that he had her clamped much more tightly than that. It must have been over a prolonged period, because he seemed to have so much difficulty letting go. Do reptiles get cramp? :) Teresa Teresa in Hampshire

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