Pseudopus apodus (European Legless Lizard / Sheltopusik)
Scientific Name: Pseudopus apodus
Common Names: Sheltopusik, European Legless Lizard, Glass Lizard
General Information:
Pseudopus apodus is the largest species of legless lizard in the family Anguidae. Despite its snake-like appearance, it is not a snake, but a true lizard with several anatomical features that distinguish it from snakes.