This document provides practical, evidence-informed advice to help land managers support adders and other reptiles through the winter months. This guidance was published as part of the New Forest Species Survival fund. Read more
Key messages • The Amphibian & Reptile Conservation Trust recognises concerns about disease in wild reptiles. • Precautionary measures should be built into activities undertaken by those undertaking fieldwork on sites supporting wild reptiles. • We welcome further research to provide the basis for specific measures to prevent disease transmission to wild reptiles or between sites. • We also welcome further research on measures to reduce the risk of zoonotic infections (diseases which can pa Read more
Advice on how to help the snakes and lizards in your garden. Read more
Advice on how to help the frogs, toads and newts in your garden. Read more
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Facts about adder bites and answers to frequently asked questions about prevention and treatment. This text is based on ARC’s research and experience, published evidence, and authoritative sources. Read more