For Future Generations

 (Anguis fragilis)

Slow Worm

Slow worms (Anguis fragilis) are limbless lizards native to Europe. They spend most of their time  burrowing and hiding under objects. They are a protected species and rare, so we are delighted that Bradgers Hill is home to a population.


When the Luton to Dunstable “Guided Bus way” scheme was constructed, over a thousand Slow Worms had to be relocated. Many of those Slow worms were relocated to Bradgers Hill. Released near the top of the hill, it appears many of them have migrated down the hill and appear to be expanding their range. If you live close to Bradgers Hill, there is a chance you could see one in your garden!


You can see photographs of slow worms taken on Bradgers Hill to the left! You can clearly see from their differing sizes that our Slow worms are breeding.


Due to the distinct and unique patterns on their heads, the slow worms can be identified and thereby their movements tracked.




Reptiles Flora & Fauna Bradgers Hill Baby Slow Worm Common Lizard Common Lizard