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Old 03-07-2009, 11:38 PM
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i see this snake at my local park and didnt know what is was wondering if anyone could tell me. the pics arnt too clear but it was grey had small scales and i dont think it had any pattern on it. thanks http://img32.imageshack.us/i/p0307091557.jpg/

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Old 03-07-2009, 11:39 PM
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there arent any pics mate!
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Old 04-07-2009, 12:11 AM
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It's not a snake but a slow worm. A native species of legless lizard.

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Old 04-07-2009, 12:14 AM
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It's not a snake but a slow worm. A native species of legless lizard.

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Old 04-07-2009, 12:19 AM
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ahh photos!

as above, a slow worm
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Old 04-07-2009, 12:23 AM
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Er I concure LOL, Its a slow worm.
A native, harmless, legless lizard.
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Old 04-07-2009, 12:24 AM
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yep what they all said.
one of the main differences is its diet and it has eyelids
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Old 04-07-2009, 12:44 AM
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its a male slow worm, females are a lovely bronze colour if i'm not mistaken
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Old 04-07-2009, 10:09 AM
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thanks i didnt relize they grew that big a friend showed me a baby one years ago. thanks
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Old 04-07-2009, 10:39 AM
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That's not a slow worm.. They're not that big? Well it might be but I dno
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