"We think that the unusual body size is related to the higher ... This species and Terastiodontosaurus both belong to a small family of worm lizards known as the Trogonophids.

Remnants of their rear limbs are still visible in X-rays! The worm lizard is carnivorous. It preys on ants, termites, and other small insects. So, you're safe, don't worry. More from Science ...

The common lizard, smooth snake and slow worm can ... will hunt small mammals, birds, lizards, and amphibians. Scales – Scales are hard overlapping plates which cover an animal's body.