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from Gwenhyffar Milgi contains these words:

Slow worms can swim, but are creatures of dry areas mainly.

That's not what the Beeb says:

Habitat
Slow worms prefer humid habitats, including grassy meadows, gardens,
farmland, woodland margins and open fields. They can also be found in
rural gardens and commonly fall prey to domestic cats

Believe me, as a slow-worm afficianado since about 1949, they like warm,
dry conditions, basking in the sun, and are often to be found in stony
ground or on grass banks. They retreat under stones and logs for shelter
or as a refuge, probably also to feast on the beasties which also
retreat under stones and logs.

I have *NEVER* found slow worms in really moist conditions. The moistest
being beneath the stones and rocks they favour.

Now frogs and newts out of the breeding season - you'll find them in the
conditions described.

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