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Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to some of your Frequently Asked Questions

Pond FAQs

Pond FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions about... ponds! Read more

Published: 30th June, 2016

Updated: 8th July, 2020

Author: Kim Boughey

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  • Gardens & ponds
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Phobias FAQ

Phobias FAQ

Frequently Asked Question about phobias of amphibians and reptiles. Read more

Published: 20th June, 2016

Updated: 29th October, 2020

Author: Kim Boughey

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Hibernation FAQs

Hibernation FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions about amphibian and reptile hibernation Read more

Published: 20th June, 2016

Updated: 29th October, 2020

Author: Kim Boughey

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Facts and advice on adder bites

Facts and advice on adder bites

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

Published: 20th June, 2016

Updated: 9th October, 2020

Author: Kim Boughey

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Snake FAQs

Snake FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions about... snakes! Read more

Published: 19th June, 2016

Updated: 4th August, 2020

Author: Kim Boughey

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  • Reptiles
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Frogs & toads FAQs

Frogs & toads FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions about... frogs and toads! Read more

Published: 2nd April, 2016

Updated: 18th January, 2021

Author: Kim Boughey

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Lizards FAQs

Lizards FAQs

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

Published: 1st April, 2016

Updated: 4th August, 2020

Author: Kim Boughey

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  • Reptiles
  • Lizards
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Spawn & tadpoles FAQs

Spawn & tadpoles FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions about... Spawn and Tadpoles! Read more

Published: 1st April, 2016

Updated: 4th August, 2020

Author: Kim Boughey

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Newts FAQs

Newts FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions about... Newts! Read more

Published: 1st April, 2016

Updated: 4th August, 2020

Author: Kim Boughey

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Volunteer FAQs

Volunteer FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions about... volunteering! Read more

Published: 21st December, 2015

Updated: 10th March, 2020

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    Where have all the grass snakes gone, or have I got worse at finding them?

    ARC Trustee Howard Inns reflects on a recent discussion about a reduction in his grass snake encounters and what might affect their abundance.

  • Reptile Genebank request for slough donations

    Reptile Genebank request for slough donations

    If you find a snake or lizard (including slow-worm) slough anywhere in the UK please donate it to the Reptile Genebank

  • New educational videos for children coming soon!

    New educational videos for children coming soon!

    ARC's Snakes in the Heather Education Officer, Owain Masters, tells us about a new video series teaching primary school age children about reptiles.

  • Adder art competition winners announced!

    Adder art competition winners announced!

    Pupils at several schools in Scotland created amazing artwork featuring adders as part of our 'adder art' competition

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    Vacancies

    Come and work for us! See our current vacancies.

  • Newts FAQs

    Newts FAQs

    Frequently Asked Questions about... Newts!

  • Slow-worm

    Slow-worm

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

  • Report your sightings!

    Report your sightings!

    Let us know which amphibians and reptiles you've seen

  • Adder

    Adder

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

  • Natterjack toad

    Natterjack toad

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

  • Grass snake

    Grass snake

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

  • Great crested newt

    Great crested newt

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

  • Staff

    Staff

    Find contact details for our staff based across the UK.

  • Smooth newt

    Smooth newt

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

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Published: 27th April, 2017

Updated: 14th October, 2020

Author: Kim Boughey

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