Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to some of your Frequently Asked Questions

Pond FAQs

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Snake FAQs

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Facts and advice on adder bites

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Frogs & toads FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions about... Frogs and Toads!Read more

Lizards FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions about... Slow-worms and other lizards!Read more

Spawn & tadpoles FAQs

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Newts FAQs

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Volunteer FAQs

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Newts FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions about... Newts!
Slow-worm

Where to find slow-worms (legless lizard), how to identify them, their lifecycle and protection status.
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Adder

where to find adders, how to identify them, their lifecycle and protection status.
Natterjack Toad

Where to find the natterjack toad, how to identify them, their lifecycle and protection status.
Grass snake

Where to find grass snakes, how to identify them, their lifecycle and protection status.
Great crested newt

Where to find the great crested newt, how to identify them, their lifecycle and protection status.
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Smooth Newt

Where to find the smooth newt, how to identify them, their lifecycle and protection status.

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