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  • 22nd European Congress of Herpetology

    22nd European Congress of Herpetology

    ARC are pleased to sponsor, and assist with the organisation of, the 22nd European Congress of Herpetology to be held 4-8 Sept 2023 in Wolverhampton. Read more

  • Scotland's next generation takes the lead in community pond project

    Scotland's next generation takes the lead in community pond project

    Pupils in Glasgow and the Highlands are leading the charge in preserving and revitalising their community ponds through a new citizen science project specifically for school children! Read more

  • Round up of the Herpetofauna Workers Meeting 2023

    Round up of the Herpetofauna Workers Meeting 2023

    ARC Trustee, Howard Inns sums up this years Herpetofauna Workers Meeting held 4 & 5 February in Llandudno, north Wales Read more

  • The time is now: ARC unveils new strategic plan

    The time is now: ARC unveils new strategic plan

    ARC has today (3 January 2023) published its strategic plan to 2030 Read more

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Introducing ScotLINK, sustainable farming and Nature Champions

Introducing ScotLINK, sustainable farming and Nature Champions

ARC works with Scottish Environment LINK (ScotLINK) to raise awareness of amphibians, reptiles and other environmental issues through a variety of initiatives Read more

Published: 23rd March, 2023

Author: Kim Boughey

Making plans for Coastal Treasures

Making plans for Coastal Treasures

ARC's Species on the Edge project team met with their RSPB counterparts at RSPB’s Mersehead nature reserve to discuss future plans for the Coastal Treasures project. Read more

Published: 23rd March, 2023

Author: Kim Boughey

Farmers and land managers urged to share Scottish adder sightings

Farmers and land managers urged to share Scottish adder sightings

Farmers and land managers are being urged to take part in a nationwide survey that seeks to better understand how Scotland’s adder population is faring. Read more

Published: 22nd March, 2023

Updated: 24th March, 2023

Author: Kim Boughey

Newt Conservation Partnership wins MOD Sanctuary Award

Newt Conservation Partnership wins MOD Sanctuary Award

The Newt Conservation Partnership has won the prestigious Environmental Enhancement Award at the Ministry of Defence’s Sanctuary Awards for habitat creation and restoration work at Bicester Garrison. Read more

Published: 21st March, 2023

Updated: 24th March, 2023

Author: Kim Boughey

What’s the point of I.T. at ARC?

What’s the point of I.T. at ARC?

ARC's IT Manager, Johnny Novy explains what place I.T. has in conservation and the many benefits it has to our work. Read more

Published: 20th March, 2023

Updated: 21st March, 2023

Author: Kim Boughey

22nd European Congress of Herpetology

22nd European Congress of Herpetology

ARC are pleased to sponsor, and assist with the organisation of, the 22nd European Congress of Herpetology to be held 4-8 Sept 2023 in Wolverhampton. Read more

Published: 15th March, 2023

Updated: 24th March, 2023

Author: Kim Boughey

Scotland's next generation takes the lead in community pond project

Scotland's next generation takes the lead in community pond project

Pupils in Glasgow and the Highlands are leading the charge in preserving and revitalising their community ponds through a new citizen science project specifically for school children! Read more

Published: 6th March, 2023

Author: Kim Boughey

Awe-inspiring artwork and spellbinding snakes!

Awe-inspiring artwork and spellbinding snakes!

For World Book Day ARC's Education Officer, Owain Masters shares a story about a recent lesson he delivered using the "Lost Words, A Spell Book", as inspiration Read more

Published: 2nd March, 2023

Updated: 20th March, 2023

Author: Kim Boughey

Round up of the Herpetofauna Workers Meeting 2023

Round up of the Herpetofauna Workers Meeting 2023

ARC Trustee, Howard Inns sums up this years Herpetofauna Workers Meeting held 4 & 5 February in Llandudno, north Wales Read more

Published: 14th February, 2023

Updated: 24th March, 2023

Author: Kim Boughey

Record-breaking New Forest frog spawn sighting added to national survey

Record-breaking New Forest frog spawn sighting added to national survey

ARC's Senior Ecologist Paul Edgar spotted record breaking spawn in the New Forest, creating the earliest record of spawn in Hampshire. Read more

Published: 1st February, 2023

Updated: 17th February, 2023

Author: Kim Boughey

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  • An introduction to Scotland's amphibians and survey methods

    An introduction to Scotland's amphibians and survey methods

    Dr Neil's Garden and Amphibian and Reptile Conservation and delighted to welcome you to come to this FREE in person event at Duddingston Kirk (Edinburgh) to find out about Scotland's fantastic amphibians and an introduction to survey methods!

  • Non native species and pets FAQ

    Non native species and pets FAQ

    Frequently asked questions about pets and non natives!

  • Introducing ScotLINK, sustainable farming and Nature Champions

    Introducing ScotLINK, sustainable farming and Nature Champions

    ARC works with Scottish Environment LINK (ScotLINK) to raise awareness of amphibians, reptiles and other environmental issues through a variety of initiatives

  • Making plans for Coastal Treasures

    Making plans for Coastal Treasures

    ARC's Species on the Edge project team met with their RSPB counterparts at RSPB’s Mersehead nature reserve to discuss future plans for the Coastal Treasures project.

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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.

  • Slow-worm

    Slow-worm

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

  • Adder

    Adder

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

  • Vacancies

    Vacancies

    Come and work for us! See our current vacancies.

  • Smooth newt

    Smooth newt

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

  • Frogs & toads FAQs

    Frogs & toads FAQs

    Frequently Asked Questions about... frogs and toads!

  • Common lizard

    Common lizard

    Where to find common lizards, 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

  • newts FAQs

    newts FAQs

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

  • Grass snake

    Grass snake

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

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Published: 27th April, 2017

Updated: 18th November, 2021

Author: Kim Boughey

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