Slow Worm young

well spotted Suzy just a post to say I am still alive as I have been quiet of late


piccy of me black one the other seaso

Suzy wrote: Thanks Keith. I don't post much as I am not allowed to shine a torch at nights now (GCN present) to photograph newts, and I don't want to overdo the slow worm photos and become a bore. I am extremely jealous of your black slow worm. Of all the dozens I've got I've never seen a black one.

You (and pix of beautiful slowies) would never become a bore as far as i'm concerned Suzi! You don't just post pics of slowies anyway - you include observations, comments, shots of the garden, 'daleks', your thoughts etc - keeps us going.

Roughly how many do you think are present in your garden?

I put a few roof slates down in my parents garden around 15 years ago (possibly more, i can't remember) and when i check them i sometimes recognise individuals i recall as younger animals (by their tone, scars etc). Which is always really pleasing!

Here's 2 of the 'Vintage' refugia;

AGILIS wrote: hi Suzy I must be lucky as I caught a complete albino one during my teens so have done the hat trick but the years between them I darent mention keith

nice finds Suz - and another reptile year draws to a close with these lovely babies, certainly makes me wax philosophical too!

Great pic Suzi. I guess the female bottom right prefers her own company!