Reptiles and amphibians in Cornwall

In Cornwall we are lucky to have a variety of amphibians and reptiles. The common frog, common toad, palmate newt, grass snake, adder, slow-worm and common lizard can all be found.

There may also be isolated populations of the smooth newt, otherwise known as the common newt. We are particularly interested in receiving records of this species.

Cornwall is surrounded on three sides by sea, and we are therefore able to include turtles in this section. The leatherback turtle is by far the most common, although the loggerhead and Kemp's ridley are occasional visitors.

Common toad
Photograph by Jayne Herbert

Amphibians

• Amphibian fact file
• Pond educational resource pack - frog life cycle
• Pond educational resource pack - newt life cycle
• Pond educational resource pack - watch your tadpoles grow!

Reptiles

• Reptile fact file
• Get involved in our grass snake survey
• Adders in Cornwall
• Turtles around Cornwall
• Leatherback turtles in Cornwall
• How to help our turtles


Leatherback turtle
photograph by Jayne Herbert

Reptiles and amphibians

• Cornwall Reptile and Amphibian Group
• How to help reptiles and amphibians
• Native reptiles and amphibians as pets
• Reptile and amphibian recording form
• Reptile and amphibian books available from Amazon.co.uk

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