Diet

The viviparous lizard feeds on invertebrates, mostly small insects and spiders. It shakes larger prey in its jaws before chewing it and swallowing it whole.

Habitat

They live in a wide variety of habitats, including wet places. They often live near people: in ruins, stones and even rubbish heaps. They hibernate in deep caves, under tree roots or building foundations.

Important and interesting facts

Lizards are very weak when shedding their skin.

They are good swimmers and can spend some time underwater, escaping from enemies. Most males and some females have dark spots in their undersides. Males have brightly coloured undersides – typically yellow or orange, but more rarely red. Females have paler, whitish underparts.

Information sources: latvijasdaba.lv, Wikipedia

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