Deaf adder
A species of Blindworms, Also known as Blindworm, Common slowworms Scientific name : Anguis fragilis Genus : Blindworms
Deaf adder, A species of Blindworms
Also known as:
Blindworm, Common slowworms
Scientific name: Anguis fragilis
Genus: Blindworms
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Description
Anguis fragilis, the slowworm, is a legless lizard native to Eurasia. It is also called a blindworm, deaf adder or, regionally, a long-cripple; to distinguish it from the Peloponnese slowworm, it is also sometimes called a common slowworm. The 'blind' in 'blindworm' refers to the lizard's small eyes, similar to a blindsnake (although the slowworm's eyes are functional).
General Info
Lifespan
54-64 years
Diet
Deaf adder primarily feast on invertebrates, with a strong propensity for soft-bodied prey such as slugs and earthworms. These legless lizards also occasionally consume small insects and spiders, enhancing their diverse diet.
Appearance
Deaf adder is a legless lizard with a slender body that can reach up to 50 cm in length. Its skin is smooth and shiny, displaying various coloration ranging from brown to grey or green. Females often have a dark stripe along their bodies. This species does not possess any special features like wings, horns or a distinctive tail, but they have eyelids and external ear openings, unlike true snakes.
Behavior
Deaf adder are solitary creatures with strong territorial habits, posing aggressive displays when encountered by other males. Notably, their defense mechanism includes shedding their tail to distract predators. This species maintains a secretive, sedentary behavior, staying hidden under rocks or vegetation, and allows its prey, such as slugs, snails or worms, to wander past before ambushing.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Anguid lizards Genus
Blindworms Species
Deaf adder 
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