Reptiles & Amphibians of Narroways & District
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Reptiles
| *Grass Snake |
Natrix natrix |
Very occasional sightings of this reptile in summer around Narroways and in the Boiling Wells area. |
| *Common Lizard |
Lacerta vivipara |
Regularly sighted on allotments, Narroways and perhaps especially on railway cuttings. Reports between March - October. |
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Slow Worm |
Anguis fragilis |
Despite the depredations of cats & small boys, slow worms seem to thrive round here. Formerly sighted under corrugated iron on Narroways and now frequently under old carpet on allotments but also on paths, back gardens and even indoors. Reports between March & November. Largest number - 14 seen when clearing allotment (HMcP 17.5.1998) |
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Amphibians
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Common Frog |
Rana temporaria |
Frequently reported in area - in ponds, allotments and long grass between April - November. |
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*Common Toad |
Bufo bufo |
Seen on allotments and on Narroways in damp shady spots between April - September. |
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Common/Smooth Newt |
Triturus vulgaris |
Colonies on at least 4 ponds in locality. |
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Palmate Newt |
Triturus helveticus |
Reported from one local pond. |
* = Actually seen on Narroways
HMcP = Harry McPhillimy
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