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Amphibians and Reptiles

County Recorder: John Baker


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Suffolk’s Priority Amphibian and Reptile Species

Key
UK BAP Priority Species – Listed as a conservation priority under the UK Biodiversity Action Plan.
Suffolk Character Species – A species closely associated with Suffolk’s landscape and natural identity.
Suffolk LNRS Key Species – Identified as a priority for recovery under Suffolk’s Local Nature Recovery Strategy.

A great crested newt underwater, floating slightly above our point of view so we can see the yellow belly markings
Great Crested Newt
a common toad sitting in grass looking directly at the camera
Common Toad
a natterjack toad
Natterjack Toad
a close up of an adder
Adder
a close up of a grass-snake
Grass Snake
a common lizard sitting on a leaf
Common Lizard
a close up of a slow worm
Slow-worm

 

 

A survey was run by Mark Jones whilst based at SBRC between 1983 and 1986. Suffolk Wildlife Trust commissioned A Conservation Strategy for Reptiles and Amphibians in Suffolk from Herpetofauna International (T. Langton) in 1990. The Suffolk Amphibian and Reptile Group was launched in 1996, focusing on species recording, site initiatives and engaging with landowners. For national recording schemes, visit the National Amphibian and Reptile Monitoring Programme website.

Amphibian and Reptile Conservation (ARC) offer free Bitesize Herpetology Modules – a series of introductory training modules created by their expert staff. They’re a great way to build your knowledge of herpetology at your own pace.

For help with identification, visit our Species Identification Guides page.

 

 

Papers from Suffolk Natural History

  • Amphibians and Reptiles on roads in northeast Suffolk. J.M.R. Baker (2020) vol. 56
  • Suffolk ponds and Great Crested Newt Triturus cristatus conservation: the national significance of Suffolk county analysis. T. Langton (2012) vol. 47
  • Summer survey technique for Great Crested Newt Triturus cristatus. T. Langton (2010) vol. 46
  • On the status of ponds and Great Crested Newt Triturus cristatus in Suffolk. T. Langton, G. Millins & C. Langton (2007) vol. 43
  • Green/Water Frogs in Suffolk. J. Baker & R. Norton (2006) vol. 42
  • First leatherback turtle (Dermochelys coriacea) stranding for Suffolk. T.E.S. Langton, C.L. Beckett & J.P. Foster (1999) vol. 35
  • Albino Common Frog, Rana temporaria L. in Ipswich. H. Mendel (1990) vol. 26
  • Grass Snake at West Stow. R.E. (Stebbings 1988) vol. 24
  • A survey of the Reptilia and Amphibia of Suffolk. M. Jones (1988) vol. 24
  • Conservation of Reptiles and Amphibians. J.W. Steward (1971) vol. 15
  • The Reptiles of Suffolk. E.R. Rope (1934) vol. 2

 

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Suffolk Amphibian and Reptile Atlas 2007 Suffolk Amphibian and Reptile Atlas 2007