Information
Rarity: Very common
Size
Slow Worms are legless lizards and are one of the largest lizard species in Bulgaria growing up to 50 cm long. They are
Habitat
Slow-worms can be found in heath lands, tussocky grasslands, woodland edges and gardens.
Diet
Slow worms eat mainly slow moving prey such as slugs, worms, snails as well as the odd insect and spider.
Breeding
The mating season for slow-worms kicks off in May and males become aggressive towards each other. Females incubate the eggs internally, 'giving birth' to an average of eight young in summer.
Slow Worms are legless lizards and are one of the largest lizard species in Bulgaria growing up to 50 cm long. They are
Habitat
Slow-worms can be found in heath lands, tussocky grasslands, woodland edges and gardens.
Diet
Slow worms eat mainly slow moving prey such as slugs, worms, snails as well as the odd insect and spider.
Breeding
The mating season for slow-worms kicks off in May and males become aggressive towards each other. Females incubate the eggs internally, 'giving birth' to an average of eight young in summer.