Reptile Ecology and Survey Techniques
-Identify and learn about reptile requirements. Then search for them in Vinters Valley Nature Reserve, a nature reserve nearby
Topics: Reptiles
Reptile Ecology and Survey Techniques
Identify and learn about reptile requirements. Then search for them in Vinters Valley Nature Reserve, a nature reserve nearby.
Blue Bell Hill
Whether standing above the clouds on a winter's morning or watching the last rays of sun striking reds, purple and gold across the valley, there is always something fantastic about this place.
Adder
Our only venomous snake, the shy adder can be spotted basking in the sunshine in woodland glades and on heathlands.
Grass snake
The grass snake is our longest snake, but don't worry if you find one in the compost heap - it's harmless! Look out for this green and yellow beauty in grasslands and wetlands, too.
Slow worm
Despite appearances, the slow worm is actually a legless lizard, not a worm or a snake! Look out for it basking in the sun on heathlands and grasslands, or even in the garden, where it favours compost heaps.
Common lizard
Look out for a common lizard basking in the warm sun as you wander around heathlands, moorlands and grasslands. You might even be lucky enough to spot one in your garden, too!
The ultimate guide to adders
With this ultimate guide to adders, we aim to dispel some myths and foster a love of this shy and mysterious creature that roams our Kent landscape.
Dragons in your garden
Shy reptiles have a real sense of the wild about them, but did you know they can be found in many garden settings?