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More exciting news about 'Living on the Verge' - our new Natural England SRP funded project which will find out more about how reptiles and amphibians use infrastructure verges. To find out more check out our web page. (images Kevin Clarke, Angela Julian) www.arguk.org/get-involved...

We are hiring - Project officer ‘Identifying the impact of recent fragmentation of common toad (Bufo bufo) populations in England’ a partnership project with @froglife.bsky.social @ukceh.bsky.social jobs.theguardian.com/job/10160175...

We are really pleased to be able to co release new welfare guidance for toad patrollers with @froglife.bsky.social based on our joint 'Travelling Toads' project funded by the Natural England Species Recovery Fund. 🔗 Read more: ow.ly/x1wl50Z03kh

We have been working with Froglife & others on new guidance for people involved with Toads on Roads. We are particularly looking at toad welfare & reduction of disease transfer. Top Tips for Toad Patrolling for ARGs read it at www.arguk.org/get-involved... Download www.arguk.org/info-advice/...

More work being undertaken this week for our adder project with the Cannock Chase National Landscape. Widening a narrow ride to give more opportunities for basking. Work organised by the Mining Remediation Authority's Nature Recovery Manager tree work by Crown Works Tree Services

Responding to questions about ongoing media coverage of proposed amphibian reintroductions, ARG UK wishes to clarify its position, building on our Policy Statement Concerning Reintroductions, and ARG UK Advice Note 12 Amphibian and Reptile Reintroduction Guidelines. www.arguk.org/get-involved...

The Government has reponded to the advice from JNCC on the 7th quinquennial review of species protections under the Wildlife & Countryside Act 1981. Many environmental NGOs took part The response from Mary Creagh MP is thanks for doing it but they will not be implementing the proposed amendments

Reminder that bookings are being taken for the 2026 Herpetological Workers Meeting in Glasgow on the 31st January and 1st February. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/herpetofau...

We are delighted to announce the launch of the annual Herpetofauna Workers Meeting #hwm2026, jointly with @arc-trust.bsky.social at the Crowne Plaza, Glasgow, 31 Jan-1 Feb 2026. Follow the link for bookings. www.arc-trust.org/herp-workers...

Herp Workers Meeting 2026 - 31/01/2026 10:00:00Join us for Herpetofauna Workers' Meeting 2026 on 31st January & 1 February 2026 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Glasgowwww.arc-trust.org

Booking is now open for the 2026 Herpetofauna Workers' Meeting #HWM2026 which is being held in Glasgow on Saturday 31st January & Sunday 1st February. To see the draft programme, booking arrangements & other useful information go to the ARC website page at www.arc-trust.org/Event/herp-w...

Herp Workers Meeting 2026 - 31/01/2026 10:00:00Join us for Herpetofauna Workers' Meeting 2026 on 31st January & 1 February 2026 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Glasgowwww.arc-trust.org

Anybody out there who has any current or recent slow-worm records in north east Scotland?

Occurrences of people dumping live or even dead exotic snakes seem to be on the increase. Not only are the snakes likely to perish but there's a risk of transmission of disease vectors to native species. uk.news.yahoo.com/scary-24-inc...

Scary 24-inch ‘Boa Constrictor’ discovered on Welsh mountainside!A massive 24-inch exotic snake has been discovered on a Welsh mountain.uk.news.yahoo.com

On a survey a grass snake under a cover object is easier to spot compared to ragged pieces of slough caught up in the vegetation. Both on a National Trust site being surveyed by a local ARG

Use of cover objects for reptile surveys need to be well away from public areas. Now it's not a very useful cover object after it's been used to stand a disposable barbecue on it