Slow worms in compost heaps

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Subject: Protecting slow-worm reproduction in compost?
From: Houston <plunket2005-computer@yahoo.co.uk>
Date: Yesterday 16:42
Newsgroups: uk.rec.gardening

What time of year do slow-worms produce young? Today, turning compost
heap, I came across several large ones; and unusually, two coiled
together. Didn't want to disturb nest - if they have such a thing - as
they don't seem so common as a few years back. Are youngsters bornlive
or as eggs?
Any pointers appreciated.

Can any of the experts on this NG cast any light on the OP's query.

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Peter James	Slow worms in compost heaps The following posting was first noted in uk.rec.gardening. Subject: Protecting slow-worm reproduction in compost? From: Houston <plunket2005-computer@yahoo.co.uk> Date: Yesterday 16:42 Newsgroups: uk.rec.gardening What time of year do slow-worms produce young? Today, turning compost heap, I came across several large ones; and unusually, two coiled together. Didn't want to disturb nest - if they have such a thing - as they don't seem so common as a few years back. Are youngsters bornlive or as eggs? Any pointers appreciated. Can any of the experts on this NG cast any light on the OP's query.