http://www.wildaboutbritain.co.uk/forums From reptile habitats, pictures of reptiles and building a reptile incubator to reptiles skeletons and reptile anatomy en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:28:35 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.wildaboutbritain.co.uk/forums/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.wildaboutbritain.co.uk/forums http://www.wildaboutbritain.co.uk/forums/reptile-and-amphibian-forums/63132-reptile-survey-data-shelf-life.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:14:44 GMT As far as I am aware, reptile survey data submitted to a local planning authority for consideration as a document to inform the planning process is valid for two years from the date when the data was collected. Can anyone tell me whete I can find the piece of legislation / guidance / advisory... As far as I am aware, reptile survey data submitted to a local planning authority for consideration as a document to inform the planning process is valid for two years from the date when the data was collected.

Can anyone tell me whete I can find the piece of legislation / guidance / advisory note which staes that survey data is valid for two years?

Thanks! ]]> Reptile and Amphibian Forums Jimmy Dale http://www.wildaboutbritain.co.uk/forums/reptile-and-amphibian-forums/63132-reptile-survey-data-shelf-life.html http://www.wildaboutbritain.co.uk/forums/reptile-and-amphibian-forums/62930-found-slow-worm-morning.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:48:40 GMT First time I have seen one for years. Took the kids from the Playgroup where I work on an walk to the local duck-pond. On the way we walk through a housing estate, and suddenly one of the parents pointed to a slow-worm lying on the pavement, just in time to stop one of the kids stepping on it! ... First time I have seen one for years.

Took the kids from the Playgroup where I work on an walk to the local duck-pond. On the way we walk through a housing estate, and suddenly one of the parents pointed to a slow-worm lying on the pavement, just in time to stop one of the kids stepping on it! I thought at first it was dead, as in a rather open and exposed place to see one, but carefully picked it up and it started to move. Tried to head up my sleeve!

I quickly showed the children, before placing it in the hedge out of harms way. I know they are not supposed to be handled if you don't have a license, but thought it better to put it somewhere safe and covered to keep away from wayward feet or local cats. It happily slithered off into the ivy and out of sight.

I thought it was rather cold for them to be out and about this time of year.

Lovely and unexpected thing to see though! ]]> Reptile and Amphibian Forums werdnal http://www.wildaboutbritain.co.uk/forums/reptile-and-amphibian-forums/62930-found-slow-worm-morning.html http://www.wildaboutbritain.co.uk/forums/reptile-and-amphibian-forums/62820-toad.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:39:03 GMT I was moving some wood to build a bonfire at the weekend (moving it to make very sure no wildlife was in situ before lighting it) and amongst my many fascinating finds of several newts, one rather cute little frog, millipedes, a multitude of woodies, a beautiful leopard slug and other such beasties... I was moving some wood to build a bonfire at the weekend (moving it to make very sure no wildlife was in situ before lighting it) and amongst my many fascinating finds of several newts, one rather cute little frog, millipedes, a multitude of woodies, a beautiful leopard slug and other such beasties was an absolutely stunning toad. I'm assuming it was just a female common toad being of large stature resembling the kind that normally live in and around my pond but for the colouring. I know they vary but this was quite distinct with orange markings along its sides and an overall pale brown appearance. Sadly I didn't have time to retrieve a camera before it disappeared in search of another hiding place. Rather short-sighted of me as I did anticipate some finds before I started the job.

No back stripe and too big to be a natterjack before anyone asks and I'm fairly sure they're not here on the Isle of Wight unless someone wants to tell me otherwise.

And I did make sure I left a woodpile for wildlife. In fact I have several large areas for such creatures. ]]> Reptile and Amphibian Forums Madelinew http://www.wildaboutbritain.co.uk/forums/reptile-and-amphibian-forums/62820-toad.html http://www.wildaboutbritain.co.uk/forums/reptile-and-amphibian-forums/62639-do-frogs-move-around-much.html Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:41:41 GMT A few years ago I was walking in NW Scotland and found a frog hopping among the shattered rocks at about 950m on mountain in the Letterewe Forest. Does anyone know what it would do in the winter? Frogs in my pond seem to sit out the winter in the mud at the bottom; but the pond never freezes.... A few years ago I was walking in NW Scotland and found a frog hopping among the shattered rocks at about 950m on mountain in the Letterewe Forest.

Does anyone know what it would do in the winter?

Frogs in my pond seem to sit out the winter in the mud at the bottom; but the pond never freezes. At the level I found this frog the overnight temperature is well below freezing for many months and in winter the ground freezes and is snow covered.

Do frogs on mountains move down in the winter and back up again in summer?

TIA

Dave ]]> Reptile and Amphibian Forums Tringa http://www.wildaboutbritain.co.uk/forums/reptile-and-amphibian-forums/62639-do-frogs-move-around-much.html http://www.wildaboutbritain.co.uk/forums/reptile-and-amphibian-forums/62630-i-think-common-garden-lizard-but-have-never-had-anything-do-lizards.html Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:58:50 GMT Hi Just wonder if anyone can help me i think i found a common garden lizard, its only bout 1 and half inchs long so i think maybe a baby we did look for a mum but no luck. i have never had any dealing with liizards apart from holding at farms. So if i could get a picture on wondered if anyone can... Hi Just wonder if anyone can help me i think i found a common garden lizard, its only bout 1 and half inchs long so i think maybe a baby we did look for a mum but no luck. i have never had any dealing with liizards apart from holding at farms. So if i could get a picture on wondered if anyone can help tell me what it is?, i also wondered if anyone know can i keep it we have an empty tank and thought it might make a nice home, but if i can then i need an idea as to what it will eat and drink or what it needs to live.

Thanks for any help.
Trina.
I dont seem to be able to work out how to get a picture on here, i did put it in the Gallery for reptile and amphibian, if anyone can look nad help i would really be greatful. ]]> Reptile and Amphibian Forums brandycat22 http://www.wildaboutbritain.co.uk/forums/reptile-and-amphibian-forums/62630-i-think-common-garden-lizard-but-have-never-had-anything-do-lizards.html http://www.wildaboutbritain.co.uk/forums/reptile-and-amphibian-forums/62613-welsh-native-amphibians-and-reptiles-conference.html Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:44:38 GMT The Conservation of Amphibians and Reptiles in Wales One-day Conference and Networking Event Saturday, November 28th 2009 Swansea University, Singleton Park, Swansea, SA2 8PP *Programme and booking form*... The Conservation of Amphibians and Reptiles in Wales One-day Conference and Networking Event

Saturday, November 28th 2009

Swansea University, Singleton Park, Swansea, SA2 8PP

Programme and booking form

Directions

Should be a really interesting event with brilliant speakers, please do come along

Cheers ]]> Reptile and Amphibian Forums Mark_b http://www.wildaboutbritain.co.uk/forums/reptile-and-amphibian-forums/62613-welsh-native-amphibians-and-reptiles-conference.html http://www.wildaboutbritain.co.uk/forums/reptile-and-amphibian-forums/62554-unidentified-range-amphibians.html Sun, 01 Nov 2009 21:51:06 GMT hello! this is a range of amphibians ive taken but im useless at id-ing them so thought you could help: 1. Image: http://www.wildaboutbritain.co.uk/archive/data/61/thumbs/DSCF9719.JPG (http://www.wildaboutbritain.co.uk/archive/showphoto.php?photo=116480) 2. Image:... hello! this is a range of amphibians ive taken but im useless at id-ing them so thought you could help:
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theyre all from the south coast. the toad and newt with orange belly is from the new forest,
thanks! ]]> Reptile and Amphibian Forums genevieve http://www.wildaboutbritain.co.uk/forums/reptile-and-amphibian-forums/62554-unidentified-range-amphibians.html http://www.wildaboutbritain.co.uk/forums/reptile-and-amphibian-forums/62312-baby-red-toad.html Tue, 27 Oct 2009 14:56:00 GMT whilst walking in the lakes this weekend-i came across a tiny maroony-red coloured toad in a wood near keswick. it was only about 2cm long(sitting in the palm of my hand) it was definitely a toad---it had very 'warty' skin.
anyone able to help with i.d please? sorry--no pic.

dickybird ]]> Reptile and Amphibian Forums dickybird http://www.wildaboutbritain.co.uk/forums/reptile-and-amphibian-forums/62312-baby-red-toad.html http://www.wildaboutbritain.co.uk/forums/reptile-and-amphibian-forums/62253-help-do-my-toads-need-help.html Mon, 26 Oct 2009 11:47:59 GMT I have had 2 small square ponds for just less than a year sunken into my patio with a channel joining them together. I have got goldfish, waterlilies and oxygenating plants in them. However I have now found several small Toads to be swimming around. I have at any one time counted up to 9 of them... I have had 2 small square ponds for just less than a year sunken into my patio with a channel joining them together. I have got goldfish, waterlilies and oxygenating plants in them. However I have now found several small Toads to be swimming around. I have at any one time counted up to 9 of them but am sure there are more hiding in there. They are all about an inch or so (their body size) or smaller. They seem to spend much time swimming around the edges of the pond and I am worried that they are trying to get out but are unable as the lined walls of the pond are vertical and the water level sits about 6 inches below a paving slab overhang.
I have lifted a couple out and they have sat on the slab for a while and eventually gone back in the pond. I worried though that this may be because the patio area is quite large and they cannot seek any obvious refuge elsewhere.
There is a flower bed to the side of one of the ponds and the toad I lifted out there slowly walked towards it and I think dissapeared into the plants.
HELP...am I worrying about them for no reason? Do they need a ramp to be able to get out? Does the ramp need to be close to a flower bed rather than out onto a large expanse of paved area??
I would appreciate anyones advice as I'm really worried about the little fellas but do not want to interfere with Nature.
Thanks :o[/color][/font][/color] ]]> Reptile and Amphibian Forums JennyJ http://www.wildaboutbritain.co.uk/forums/reptile-and-amphibian-forums/62253-help-do-my-toads-need-help.html http://www.wildaboutbritain.co.uk/forums/reptile-and-amphibian-forums/61976-yellow-toads.html Sun, 18 Oct 2009 20:24:42 GMT Has anyone else got a yellow toad? I've always thought that they varied in colour, and our 2 yellow ones (there is also a brown one) were at the lighter end of the scale, but looking at pictures from RAUK, the toads look distinctly buff coloured. One is our 'house toad', which lives in a drystone wall by the back door, but is rarely seen. It's been there for about 12 years that we know of, but I have no idea of its age. ]]> Reptile and Amphibian Forums moonpenny01 http://www.wildaboutbritain.co.uk/forums/reptile-and-amphibian-forums/61976-yellow-toads.html http://www.wildaboutbritain.co.uk/forums/reptile-and-amphibian-forums/61901-toads-calling.html Fri, 16 Oct 2009 22:50:00 GMT I have just been out in the garden and three different areas of my garden have frogs or toads croaking, calling.. I thought this was a mating thing the males calling to let other males know its their territory and to let the females know there is male waiting and is ready for mating.. I thought... I have just been out in the garden and three different areas of my garden have frogs or toads croaking, calling..
I thought this was a mating thing the males calling to let other males know its their territory and to let the females know there is male waiting and is ready for mating..
I thought they only did this in spring..
Is this normal for this time of year.
What's going on :confused: ]]> Reptile and Amphibian Forums Kayleigh http://www.wildaboutbritain.co.uk/forums/reptile-and-amphibian-forums/61901-toads-calling.html http://www.wildaboutbritain.co.uk/forums/reptile-and-amphibian-forums/61787-darkie-one-my-frogs.html Wed, 14 Oct 2009 11:13:05 GMT This chap has got, I think, a bit of plastic attached which must have blown into the pond. It did come off later. Is it unusual to be such a dark colour? He must be about 4-5 years old now.Image: http://www.wildaboutbritain.co.uk/archive/data/517/thumbs/049-1.JPG ... This chap has got, I think, a bit of plastic attached which must have blown into the pond. It did come off later. Is it unusual to be such a dark colour? He must be about 4-5 years old now.

All the rest are normal greeny yellow colours. ]]> Reptile and Amphibian Forums Hedera http://www.wildaboutbritain.co.uk/forums/reptile-and-amphibian-forums/61787-darkie-one-my-frogs.html http://www.wildaboutbritain.co.uk/forums/reptile-and-amphibian-forums/61756-how-sex-palmate-newt.html Tue, 13 Oct 2009 16:19:31 GMT Hi All, Ive basically come across a group of newts in my garden and although i dont want to remove them i am interested in how to sex them? I know they are palmate newts due to the absence of spots on the throat as the smooth newt has but am unsure how to sex them during this season? The... Hi All,

Ive basically come across a group of newts in my garden and although i dont want to remove them i am interested in how to sex them?

I know they are palmate newts due to the absence of spots on the throat as the smooth newt has but am unsure how to sex them during this season?

The males will have lost their crest and point to the tail - is this correct. So i wanted to know how i would go about sexing them now?

Any help would be awesome..

Cheers ]]> Reptile and Amphibian Forums tjbuckland http://www.wildaboutbritain.co.uk/forums/reptile-and-amphibian-forums/61756-how-sex-palmate-newt.html