Sand Lizard vs Slow Worm
Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.
Size
Sand Lizard
0.25 m
Human
1.75 m
Slow Worm
0.5 m
| Sand Lizard | Slow Worm | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 10–40 g | 10–50 g |
| Length | 15–25 cm | 30–50 cm |
| Top Speed | 15 km/h | 0.5 km/h |
| Lifespan | 5–12 yrs | 10–30 yrs |
| Incubation | 55 days | 90 days |
| Offspring | 4–15 | 3–26 |
| Diet | Insectivore | Insectivore |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Activity Pattern | Diurnal | Diurnal |
| Migration | Resident | Resident |
| Habitat | Heathland, Grassland, Forest, Rocky Cliffs | Forest, Woodland, Grassland, Heathland, Garden |
| Regions | Nordics, Europe | Nordics, Europe |
| Family | Lacertidae | Anguidae |
| Order | Squamata | Squamata |