Welcome to the Norfolk Amphibian and Reptile Group (Norfolk ARG) website.

Norfolk ARG promote amphibian and reptiles in Norfolk. We are one of a number of ARG groups across the country, all working under the ‘ARG-UK’ umbrella.

The core objectives of the organisation are:

• Conservation
• Monitoring
• Advising and Consulting
• Education and Training (for both members and the public)

Native amphibians and reptiles

Native Norfolk herpetofauna include the adder (Vipera berus); barred grass snake (Natrix helvetica); slow worm (Anguis fragilis); common/viviparous lizard (Zootoca vivipara); common frog (Rana temporaria); common toad (bufo bufo); natterjack toad (Bufo calamita); great crested newt (Triurus cristatus); palmate newt (Lissotriton helveticus) and smooth newt (Lissotriton vulgaris).

Norfolk is also the reintroduction site for the native pool frog (Pelophylax lessonae) which became extinct in the UK. A 2005 reintroduction project saw specimen brought over from Sweden to re-establish a UK population, a second population has since been establised. This work has been undertaken by the Amphibian and Reptile Conservation Trust.

Alien species

Like many other counties, Norfolk is also home to populations of non-native herpetofauna species. It is important to monitor these species to study their impact.

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