Reptile Survey Project Page

Male Slow Worm. Photo Catriona Bass

Reptile Surveys Project - Getting Involved

Our goal is to gather and share as much information as we can about the long-term beaviour of reptiles that live in our local area.Mostly these will involve slow worms and grass snakes, but we are hoping to discover lizards too. We are fortunate to have resident experts to help study these protected species.

We eager to encourage as many people to get involved as possible, including helping those who are eager to learn to survey so that, over time, we can build up a knowledge and committed group of lcoal surveyors. For more details on on the what, where and why of the project click here.

Reptile surveys do require training, so join our next training session.

Share your opinions and questions in the Reptile Forum.

Sign the NRN Survey Consent Form so that we can share your sightings with national research organisations. 

You might find the following equipment helpful:

• a notebook
• a pair of sharp eyes
• a refuge or two
• a guide (Human or Artificial)
• time

The reptile surveys were suggested and led by Neil Clennel, the CEO of the Wychwood Trust, Eynsham resident and an expert herpetologist. It was an important first step in the creation of a wildflower area for St Leonard's Churchyard. Neil's expertise, and the willingness of St Leonard's, and subsequently the Peace Oak Association, allowed us to get the surveys for slow worms and grass snakes up and running very quickly. Both surveys will be ongoing and there are plans to survey the Fishponds from the spring. If you want to take part in these surveys or if you think you have reptiles in your garden and want to survey them, please contact us.