Common slow worm

The slow worm is a legless lizard found across Europe, often mistaken for a snake. Unlike snakes, it can blink and sheds its tail to escape predators. These harmless reptiles go by many local names, including blindworm and steelworm.

• Despite its snake-like appearance, it has eyelids and can blink.
• When threatened, it can detach its tail as a distraction.
• It is completely harmless to humans, with no venom or fangs.