We have 2 wormeries at the top of the burn-side garden. We were planning to build a wood store here and when Blair was out measuring the space he spotted the elusive slow worm (previously commented that one was at the front door!). Now that we know it houses slow worms we've had to change our plans as they are protected so its best not to disturb them. Later on in the afternoon I was weeding the road-side garden and there was another slow worm. I feel quite affectionate towards them, particularly as they eat slugs! I actually picked one up as I was clearing away rubbish when one fell out of an old black bag. It went rigid and I thought it was dead until I heard it hissing! I picked it up and put it back in the wormery where it slithered away.
Sunday, 11 July 2010
Slow Worm
We have 2 wormeries at the top of the burn-side garden. We were planning to build a wood store here and when Blair was out measuring the space he spotted the elusive slow worm (previously commented that one was at the front door!). Now that we know it houses slow worms we've had to change our plans as they are protected so its best not to disturb them. Later on in the afternoon I was weeding the road-side garden and there was another slow worm. I feel quite affectionate towards them, particularly as they eat slugs! I actually picked one up as I was clearing away rubbish when one fell out of an old black bag. It went rigid and I thought it was dead until I heard it hissing! I picked it up and put it back in the wormery where it slithered away.
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