Slow worm. Close-up of the head of a slow worm (Anguis fragilis). This reptile,native to Eurasia,is a limbless lizard,not a snake. Unlike snakes,it has eyelids and can blink. It is a carnivore,feeding on slugs and worms in its usual grassy habitat. Like other lizards,it can shed its tail when threatened. Slow worms are long-lived and can reach a length of over 50 centimetres. Photographed in Poland | |
Licence : | Droits gérés |
Crédit: | Science Photo Library / Gubernator, Jerzy |
Taille de l’image : | 3661 px × 2451 px |
Model Release : | Non requis |
Restrictions : | - |