Patrons

Introducing ARC Patrons Chris Packham, Iolo Williams and Lucy Cooke. Read more
Trustees

Read about Amphibian and Reptile Conservation Trustees. Read more
Senior team

Details of ARC's senior management team. Read more

Who's who

Patrons

Introducing ARC Patrons Chris Packham, Iolo Williams and Lucy Cooke. Read more

Read about Amphibian and Reptile Conservation Trustees. Read more

Details of ARC's senior management team. Read more

Wildlife conservation charity launches Junior Membership

ARC has today launched a new Junior Membership scheme for wildlife lovers aged 5-11, who are interested in our native amphibians and reptiles, and their habitats.
Snakes in the Moonlight

In this Snakes in the Heather update we hear from Tim, an MSc student who undertook a work experience placement at ARC, as well as a dissertation research project to investigate the activities of snakes after dark.
Connecting the Dragons: reflecting on the past and building for the future

As Connecting the Dragons reaches its conclusion, project officer Pete Hill updates us on the project progress and reflects upon the past few seasons of work.
SSAAR: fruits of autumn

Read about how Janet Ullman, ARC’s Education Officer for Saving Scotland’s Amphibians and Reptiles (SSAAR) has been busy with Freshers Fairs, Apple Days, Halloween events and much more

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.
Adder

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions about... frogs and toads!
Smooth newt

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

Come and work for us! See our current vacancies.
newts FAQs

Answers to some frequently asked questions about... newts!
Common lizard

Where to find common lizards, how to identify them, their lifecycle and protection status.
Report your sightings!

Let us know which amphibians and reptiles you've seen
Great crested newt

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