Snakes Alive!

The rocks of Leicestershire have produced some of the most impressive fossil reptiles in Britain. Their descendants are still around but they are smaller, shyer and rarely seen. We are looking for reptiles in Leicestershire and Rutland - and we need your help!

They are one of the most fascinating groups of animals, but unfortunately also one of the most threatened. Reptile numbers have declined tremendously in recent years, due to loss or neglect of their habitats and to persecution, so now all our reptiles are given legal protection. The Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Biodiversity Action Plan recognised that we need to know more about our reptiles – are they really rare, or are they just elusive?  This survey aims to fill some of the gaps in our knowledge.

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