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andrew b 1
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Native reptiles in Essex?

hi, sorry if this is in the wrong thread but im new to this forum Icon_smile , are there any reptiles like grass snakes in essex?

30-06-2007 12:44 PM

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RE: Native reptiles in Essex?

Hi Andrew welcome to the forum Icon_smile

There are native reptiles in Essex, the five I can think of that are native to the whole of England are the adder, grass snake, smooth snake, common lizard and slow-worm, but I might be missing one or two.

30-06-2007 01:06 PM

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Xeract Wrote:

Hi Andrew welcome to the forum Icon_smile

There are native reptiles in Essex, the five I can think of that are native to the whole of England are the adder, grass snake, smooth snake, common lizard and slow-worm, but I might be missing one or two.

hi, thanks for the reply. Icon_cool

02-07-2007 08:43 PM

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Have we got any pics Xeract to compare differences? I have never seen a slow worm.

04-07-2007 06:06 PM

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I haven't got a picture of a slow worm myself but I found one on the net, notice the forked tongue.

05-07-2007 11:58 AM

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I looks weird , kind of snake like but not! Thanks for that Bill

05-07-2007 12:13 PM

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a slow worm s a lizard with no legs, not a snake lol

05-07-2007 08:32 PM

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I have slow worms in my garden, when one next appears I will take a photo Icon_smile

20-08-2007 06:31 PM

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Oh, that would be wonderful!

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20-08-2007 07:46 PM

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