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Anguis fragilis


Anguis fragilis
Photo Information
Copyright: Achim Fried (John_F_Kennedy) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 272 W: 0 N: 257] (3542)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-05-18
Categories: Reptiles
Exposure: f/8, 1/30 seconds
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Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Reptiles - Lizards, Chuckwallas, Agamas & Tegus 4 [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-10-24 3:07
Viewed: 512
Points: 10
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
We are just strolling a lit bit through the forest of Darmstadt when we see this snake at the Zinkenwiese

Sorry, don't know the name

Additional info:
Thanks to Radomir, its name is Anguis fragilis (Anguidae)

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Hi Achim!
Nice capture but this is not a snake but a lizard! Its name is Anguis fragilis (Anguidae), and this is the only limbless lizard species known from Central Europe. You can read some more details about this unique creature here :)
All the best and have a nice weekend!
Radomir

Hi Achim,
I agree with Radomir, it is a legless lizard with a skink like head. This is a great picture that shows the limbs are not present on the reptile. TFS
Paul :)

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  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1930 W: 6 N: 5388] (19222)
  • [2008-10-24 4:28]

Hi Achim,very nice pic,excellent details of this lizard,good POV and nice light,thanks for share,Luciano

Hi Achim; beautiful pivture of snake.amazing shot with superb details and good colours.Very nice BG and composition.TFS
regards
ridvan

Hello Achim,
It's actually a lizard. I would have guessed it's a snake. Even convinced. On the other hand the structure of the head is different compared to a snake. I wonder if it isn't a skink species as these can be lizards without feet.
I verified it through Radomir's link and wikipedia and it is mentioned it's a skink. So, I guess it is not.
It should have visible eyelids and ears and snakes don't have that.
Thanks for sharing
Annick

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