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  • GG and the Cold Bloods: British Reptile & Amphibian Art Supporting UK Conservation

    GG and the Cold Bloods: British Reptile & Amphibian Art Supporting UK Conservation

    Discover Ali, founder of GG and the Cold Bloods, celebrating UK reptiles and amphibians through striking art prints. Her work shines a spotlight on underrepresented species, supporting British wildlife conservation and habitat restoration. Explore her designs and follow her journey on YouTube! Read more

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Ways to help & get involved

There are so many ways to help our native amphibians and reptiles. You can make a donation towards our work, give your time as a volunteer or simply make your garden more wildlife friendly. Find out more below. 

GG and the Cold Bloods: British Reptile & Amphibian Art Supporting UK Conservation

GG and the Cold Bloods: British Reptile & Amphibian Art Supporting UK Conservation

Discover Ali, founder of GG and the Cold Bloods, celebrating UK reptiles and amphibians through striking art prints. Her work shines a spotlight on underrepresented species, supporting British wildlife conservation and habitat restoration. Explore her designs and follow her journey on YouTube! Read more

Published: 4th March, 2026

Updated: 23rd March, 2026

Author: Jenny Griffiths

National Amphibian and Reptile Monitoring Programme

National Amphibian and Reptile Monitoring Programme

The National Amphibian and Reptile Monitoring Programme is ARC’s flagship portfolio of surveys and projects. This includes the National Amphibian Survey, National Reptile Survey and species specific surveys. Read more

Published: 19th January, 2022

Updated: 23rd March, 2022

Author: Anonymised User

Projects & Partnerships

Projects & Partnerships

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Published: 25th August, 2020

Updated: 31st March, 2022

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ARC events

ARC events

Take a look at our upcoming community events, conferences, training courses and volunteer tasks. Read more

Published: 20th August, 2020

Updated: 6th November, 2024

Author: Anonymised User

Training courses

Training courses

Amphibian and Reptile Conservation runs a series of training events designed both for beginners, volunteers and professional ecologists. Read more

Published: 1st April, 2020

Updated: 1st September, 2025

Author: Anonymised User

Garden Dragon Watch

Garden Dragon Watch

Help record amphibians and reptiles in your garden Read more

Published: 21st June, 2016

Updated: 20th January, 2022

Author: Rob Ward

Volunteering with ARC

Volunteering with ARC

Find out about volunteering with ARC Read more

Published: 18th April, 2016

Updated: 15th November, 2021

Author: Anonymised User

Dragons in your Garden

Dragons in your Garden

Take simple steps to encourage frogs, toads, newts, snakes and lizards into your garden! Read more

Published: 1st April, 2016

Updated: 20th January, 2022

Author: Anonymised User

ARC Guardians

ARC Guardians

ARC has launched a new giving club for individuals who are able and willing to donate £5,000 or more per year to Amphibian and Reptile Conservation. Read more

Published: 31st March, 2016

Updated: 25th August, 2020

Author: Anonymised User

ARC Corporate Supporters

ARC Corporate Supporters

Become an ARC Corporate Supporter today and help us give a voice to the UK's amphibians and reptiles. Read more

Published: 31st March, 2016

Updated: 1st April, 2025

Author: Anonymised User

Other ways to support our work...

Other ways to support our work...

There are lots of ways to raise funds for us - find out more! Read more

Published: 6th March, 2016

Updated: 4th March, 2026

Author: Anonymised User

Fundraising for us

Fundraising for us

Raise money for Amphibian and Reptile Conservation. Read more

Published: 2nd March, 2016

Updated: 25th August, 2020

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    New Forest Thrive festival

    Celebrating people, wildlife, and the future (Free event!)

  • Invasive Species Week 2026

    Invasive Species Week 2026

    Each year, Invasive Species Week raises awareness of one of the most significant threats facing wildlife and natural habitats across the UK.

  • Save the Date: ARC/BHS Joint Scientific Meeting 2026

    Save the Date: ARC/BHS Joint Scientific Meeting 2026

    Amphibian and Reptile Conservation (ARC) and the British Herpetological Society (BHS) are pleased to announce the date of the 2026 ARC/BHS Joint Scientific Meeting!

  • Boosting Homes for Adders and Sand Lizards in North-East Wales

    Boosting Homes for Adders and Sand Lizards in North-East Wales

    The Welsh Mountain Zoo has joined forces with Amphibian and Reptile Conservation (ARC) to deliver targeted habitat management benefiting two of Wales’s most remarkable reptiles: the adder and the sand lizard.

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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.

  • Vacancies

    Vacancies

    Come and work for us! See our current vacancies.

  • Spawn & tadpoles FAQs

    Spawn & tadpoles FAQs

    Frequently Asked Questions about... spawn and tadpoles!

  • newts FAQs

    newts FAQs

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

  • Frogs & toads FAQs

    Frogs & toads FAQs

    Frequently Asked Questions about... frogs and toads!

  • Where do frogs go in winter?

    Where do frogs go in winter?

    Answers to some frequently asked questions about common frog hibernation

  • Adder

    Adder

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

  • Smooth newt

    Smooth newt

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

  • Slow-worm

    Slow-worm

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

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    Report your sightings!

    Let us know which amphibians and reptiles you've seen

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