Sussex Amphibian & Reptile Group

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New Findings

Elephants good for amphibians
Immunity to Chytrid
Optimum Size of Artificial Refugia
Kidneys involved in newt sex
Amphibian with no limbs
Amphibians cured by hot water?

Older Findings
How do snakes defy gravity?
Genetic Problems for Adders,
News on chytrids
Toads and Roads

Useful Links

Amphibian and Reptile Groups of the UK
UK Safari A site for anyone interested in the wildlife of the UK

http://www.sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk

News
46 cm sloworm report
Channel 4 Titanoboa (just 48 feet long!)
Wild Expo Report
Barry Kemp special on Colour Variation.
SxARG membership Free in 2012
See Events page for details of:
Knepp Pond Surveys, major revision
Reptile Surveys Lewes area, volunteers needed

Radical ideas on helping natterjacks
Planning First Reactions to government changes

Toads in Mating Mode!
Barry Kemp, our roving, video reporter caught this action at Groomsbridge on March 1

In early spring Common toads migrate to their ponds to spawn. The females get grabbed by the males in what is known as 'Amplexus' embrace which can last for days or weeks and the females are in danger of being drowned under the weight of numerous males. The distinct 'chirping' of the males attracts even more toads anxious not to miss out on the spawning.