Slow worm

[Bonsaidad]

I found this little guy hiding in one of my large Penjing Forrest settings, he was quite contented to be there,but we eventually put him/her the other side of the fence, otherwise some birds would have had him.
This is the first one i have seen in our garden, and i wish i could have got lower to take the shot.






Best regards Paul

 

[birdy961]

Not seen one of these since I was a kid.
As you said shame you didn't get a bit lower, hey ho
maybe next time

 

[Elastoman]

we eventually put him/her the other side of the fence, otherwise some birds would have had him.

I believe the black markings on the back it it a her. I found that out finding one in my compost a while ago. He was quite happy to be photographed...

Hope you don't mind me butting in on your thread.

 

[Galaxy66]

Just pointing out in case anyone thinks this is a snake, it is in fact a legless lizard as it has eyelids, unlike snakes which don't

 

[Bonsaidad]

I believe the black markings on the back it it a her. I found that out finding one in my compost a while ago. He was quite happy to be photographed...

Hope you don't mind me butting in on your thread.

Elastoman, i don't mind in the least you, or anyone else getting in on the thread, its nice to see your shots of the Slow Worm, i can get some idea of what to aim for, by the way i like No1.
If i have the opportunity of catching her again, i will try to get lower and capture a much better shot.



Best regards Paul

 

[Bonsaidad]

Just pointing out in case anyone thinks this is a snake, it is in fact a legless lizard as it has eyelids, unlike snakes which don't

Thanks Galaxy66 for the info.
Thats one thing i can honestly say "i did know that" but maybe a lot of other members don't, so its a valuable bit of info.



Best regards Paul

 

[Elastoman]

by the way i like No1

Thank you Bonsaidad.

I think they are fascinating creatures, with quite incredible markings. I hope you get the chance to get some more shots.

 

[Bonsaidad]

You can be sure that if i do, and they are half way decent, i will probably post on a different section covering wildlife.
Another one i will be looking for is a Newt, i will call him Tiny, because he is minute. ( my newt )


Best regards Paul