slow worms

[andym]

Hi could anybody tell me if it is possible to buy captive bred slow worms in the uk

cheers Andy

[daftlassieEmma]

you can if you can track down a breeder with a liscence

alternately you could try catching a couple

http://www.reptileforums.co.uk/lizar...are-sheet.html

PM me if you need any further info

[snowgoose]

I sure its possible but will be very very hard to find someone breeding them and selling.

[SW-morelia]

Originally Posted by daftlassieEmma

you can if you can track down a breeder with a liscence

alternately you could try catching a couple

http://www.reptileforums.co.uk/lizar...are-sheet.html

PM me if you need any further info

I don't sell them.... But you can rent time on my land looking for some to take home with you....
sppppt... they are under the tin sheets.... LOL

[andym]

I live in Marske ,Cleveland and havent seen one in the wild for about twenty years does anybody know of anywhere local to me where i could see them and possibly photograph them (north east england)
I went for a walk on the north york moors today and saw 4 common lizards to quick for a photo though!

[erewegoagain]

I had a few in the garden last year but havent seen any this year so far. So probably no point in bringing your camera down here (Surrey) Also my cat found a very feisty grass snake it didnt know what to do with the year before that. I must say personally im for leaving them where they are

[andym]

thanks for the replies what I would realy like to do is to try and introduce some slow worms to my garden and provide plenty of log piles and rocks and a compost heap

[C4VEMAN-5AM]

Compost heaps are excellent for slow worms, just dont keep digging it up or disturbing them and they shouldnt leave.

And if you cant find any to introduce then just wait and they should come to you, but you probably wont see much of them unfortunately.

[erewegoagain]

Actually you might find if you join a local reptile conservation group you are able to get some to establish a new population

[Grond]

Originally Posted by andym

thanks for the replies what I would realy like to do is to try and introduce some slow worms to my garden and provide plenty of log piles and rocks and a compost heap

I'd be careful what you do with regards to taking from the wild or reintroducing, they are a protected species, and you could find yourself in trouble unless you get permission first. I quote:

'The slow worm is protected under Schedule 5 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act (1981). Under this act, it is illegal to kill, injure, and sell this species'