The Encyclopedia Americana (1920)/Slow-Worm

1341318The Encyclopedia Americana — Slow-Worm

SLOW-WORM, or BLIND-WORM, a limbless, snake-like lizard (Angius fragilis) of Europe which creeps about beneath dead leaves, in rotting logs, etc., in search of insects. It is 15 to 20 inches in length, smoothly scaly, brown striped and perfectly harmless.