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Quick answer
Slow-worms are shiny and can blink; they like to hide under
things rather than bask.
Further information
Slow-worms - as legless lizards - has the following
lizard features which distinguish them from snakes:
Cylindrical body.
Bullet-shaped head.
Moveable eyelid allowing them to
blink.
Smooth, shiny appearance.
Tail can detach if attacked.
You may only catch a glimpse of the animal so 'shiny appearance'
is the feature to keep in mind. Slow-worms also behave slightly
differently to snakes - they prefer to warm themselves by
sheltering under objects, like stones, patio slabs or in compost
heaps, rather than basking out in the open.
Which species of snake?
Native
reptiles.
FAQs about lizards.
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