The Isles of Scilly Biodiversity Audit 2008 - Cornwall Wildlife Trust

2.2.1.29 Terrestrial ReptiliaOverviewThe terrestrial reptiles encompass lizards, slow wormsand snakes. The Isles of Scilly support reptiles both onland and at sea. The only terrestrial reptile is the slowworm Anguis fragilis which is found on Bryher. It isknown to be an introduction.Important AreasThose parts of Bryher, such as land adjacent to GreatPopplestone Bay, are of importance.Conservation ImportanceThere is only one species on the BAP priority list,the slow worm, which is known to have been anintroduction in or before 1960s.Trends and IssuesResearchMore research is required in order to fully assess thestatus of slow worms on Bryher.ManagementAny hedge management on Bryher should take intoaccount the presence of slow worms.Public AwarenessThe law relating to slow worms should be publicisedand understood by those who work in sensitive areason Bryher.Slow worms Anguis fragilis have been introduced to Bryher. Photo: Geoffrey JonesIsles of Scilly biodiversity audit Page 45