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  1. Reptiles & Amphibians

Reptiles & amphibians

There are thirteen native amphibian and reptile species in the UK as well as several non-native species. Take a look at the pages below to find out more about where to find them, how to identify them, their lifecycles and protection. We also have frequently asked question pages that should answer any other queries!

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And don't forget to REPORT YOUR SIGHTINGS!

Common lizard

Common lizard

Where to find common lizards, how to identify them, their lifecycle and protection status. Read more

Published: 1st August, 2016

Updated: 4th August, 2020

Author: Abby Louis

Related topics:
  • Reptiles
  • Lizards
  • Reptiles & amphibians
Grass snake

Grass snake

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

Published: 1st August, 2016

Updated: 25th August, 2020

Author:

Related topics:
  • Snakes
  • Reptiles
  • Reptiles & amphibians
Adder

Adder

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

Published: 31st July, 2016

Updated: 10th November, 2020

Author: Abby Louis

Related topics:
  • Snakes
  • Reptiles
  • Reptiles & amphibians
Sand lizard

Sand lizard

Where to find sand lizards, how to identify them, their lifecycle and protection status. Read more

Published: 31st July, 2016

Updated: 4th August, 2020

Author: Abby Louis

Related topics:
  • Reptiles
  • Lizards
  • Reptiles & amphibians
Smooth snake

Smooth snake

Where to find the smooth snake, how to identify them, their lifecycle and protection status. Read more

Published: 30th July, 2016

Updated: 4th August, 2020

Author: Abby Louis

Related topics:
  • Snakes
  • Reptiles
  • Reptiles & amphibians
Slow-worm

Slow-worm

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

Published: 30th July, 2016

Updated: 4th August, 2020

Author: Abby Louis

Related topics:
  • Reptiles
  • Lizards
  • Reptiles & amphibians
Common frog

Common frog

Where to find common frogs, how to identify them, their lifecycle, and protection status. Read more

Published: 4th July, 2016

Updated: 25th August, 2020

Author: Abby Louis

Related topics:
  • Frogs, toads & spawn
  • Reptiles & amphibians
  • Amphibians
Smooth newt

Smooth newt

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

Published: 3rd July, 2016

Updated: 25th August, 2020

Author: Abby Louis

Related topics:
  • Reptiles & amphibians
  • Newts
  • Amphibians
Common toad

Common toad

Where to find the common toad, how to identify them, their lifecycle and protection status. Read more

Published: 3rd July, 2016

Updated: 4th August, 2020

Author: Abby Louis

Related topics:
  • Frogs, toads & spawn
  • Reptiles & amphibians
  • Amphibians
Palmate newt

Palmate newt

Where to find the palmate newt, how to identify them, their lifecycle and protection status. Read more

Published: 2nd July, 2016

Updated: 25th August, 2020

Author: Abby Louis

Related topics:
  • Reptiles & amphibians
  • Newts
  • Amphibians
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