Slow Worm

Anguis fragilis

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Reptilia · Anguidae

About

The common slow worm is a species of legless lizard native to Europe. It is also called a deaf adder, blindworm, or regionally, a long-cripple, steelworm, and hazelworm. The "blind" in blindworm refers to the lizard's small eyes, similar to a blindsnake. The common slow worm, i.e. the species Anguis fragilis, is often called simply "slow worm", though all species of the species complex comprising the genus Anguis are also called "slow worms".

Fun Fact

It is also called a deaf adder, blindworm, or regionally, a long-cripple, steelworm, and hazelworm.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

Diet of the slow worm was found to include slugs, snails, earthworms, caterpillars, and pill millipedes.

Lifespan

30 years

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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