As it warms up we can expect the slow worms to start emerging from the nature reserve. You may find them in your compost heap, under any black plastic mulch, or basking anywhere warm. Remember, they are NOT snakes, nor dangerous. They are completely harmless to us, but do eat slugs.
They are beautiful and unusual, and also protected by law – please treasure them and encourage your allotment neighbours to do the same.
Slow worms