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slowworm

Anguis fragilis

Description:

Light brown and brillant lizard without limbs. The belly is black. Length: a little over 50 cm.

Habitat:

Europe.

Notes:

In august or september the female gives birth to about 25 live young. Those are silvery with a black stripe along the spine. I spotted this one today at the edge of the forest right behind our house.

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EmilieChich
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EmilieChich

Gif-sur-Yvette, Île-de-France, Tromelin Island

Spotted on Feb 29, 2012
Submitted on Feb 29, 2012

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