A survey was run by Mark Jones, whilst based at SBRC between 1983 and 1986. SWT commissioned A Conservation Strategy for Reptiles and Amphibians in Suffolk from Herpetofauna International (T. Langton) in 1990. All recent (post-1980) records have been logged on RECORDER and are kept updated. There are currently over 15,200 records on the SBIS Database.
The Suffolk Amphibian and Reptile Group was launched in 1996 with the aim of species recording, site initiatives and landowner contact. Further information on National recording schemes can be found on the National Amphibian and Reptile Monitoring Programme website.
Amphibian and Reptile Conservation’s (ARC) Bitesize Herpetology Modules.
ARC's expert staff have created a series of free, introductory training modules for anyone with an interest in amphibians and reptiles. It’s a great way to increase your knowledge of herpetology, at a pace and time that suits you.
There are over 7900 records of Amphibians and over 7300 records of Reptiles on the SBIS database.
Great Crested Newts
We currently hold over 1740 records of Great Crested Newt Triturus cristatus in our database. Suffolk is a major stronghold for this species with its band of boulder clay surface geology lending itself to a high density of ponds.
Papers from Suffolk Natural History:
On the status of ponds and Great Crested Newt Triturus cristatus in Suffolk. T. Langton, G. Millins & C. Langton
Summer survey technique for Great Crested Newt Triturus cristatus. T. Langton
Suffolk ponds and Great Crested Newt Triturus cristatus conservation: the national significance of Suffolk county analysis. T. Langton
Major Publications
The Reptiles of Suffolk. E.R. Rope (1934 TSNS 2: 209)
A survey of the Reptilia and Amphibia of Suffolk. M. Jones (1988 TSNS 24: 9)
Other papers from Suffolk Natural History
Amphibians and Reptiles on roads in northeast Suffolk. J.M.R. Baker (2020) Open
Suffolk ponds and Great Crested Newt Triturus cristatus conservation: the national significance of Suffolk county analysis. T. Langton (2012) Open
Summer survey technique for Great Crested Newt Triturus cristatus. T. Langton (2010) Open
On the status of ponds and Great Crested Newt Triturus cristatus in Suffolk. T. Langton, G. Millins & C. Langton (2007) Open
Green/Water Frogs in Suffolk. J. Baker & R. Norton (2006) Open
First leatherback turtle (Dermochelys coriacea) stranding for Suffolk. T.E.S. Langton, C.L. Beckett & J.P. Foster (1999) Open
Albino Common Frog, Rana temporaria L. in Ipswich. H. Mendel (1990) Open
Grass Snake at West Stow. R.E. (Stebbings 1988) p.99 Open
Conservation of Reptiles and Amphibians. J.W. Steward (1971) p.434 Open
The Reptiles of Suffolk. E.R. Rope (1934) Open
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Help with species identification
Suffolk Amphibian and Reptile Atlas 2007