CRAG - Cornwall Reptile & Amphibian Group

25/09/2026

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We’re hiring! Project Lead: Adders in Cornwall.

We’re looking for someone to lead an exciting new Natural England-funded research project focusing on adders across Cornwall.

- £30,000 salary
- 35 hours per week
- Flexible/home-based, with some time in Newquay
- Apply by 5pm, Monday 5th October 2026

The role will involve fieldwork, research, habitat assessment and helping to raise awareness of adders and their conservation.

Find out more and apply: https://ow.ly/uuNH50ZQVhp

14/02/2025

Save Our Sand Lizards

Can you help the students at Newquay College raise money to help save the Sand Lizards? Their aim is to bring awareness and protect the vulnerable Sand Lizards at home along our Cornish coast.

They need to raise £2000 by 20th February or they will lose out! Every donation counts so please do consider making a contribution to this great cause.

You can find out more about the project and add your donation here: Save Our Sand Lizards - a Environment crowdfunding project in Newquay by Save Our Sand Lizards.

https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/save-our-sand-lizards

18/10/2024

Last call for entries in this year's CRAG Photography Competition. Closing date 1st November. Have you taken pictures of any of our native amphibians or reptiles in the last two years? Why not send them in?

15/10/2024

Many thanks to Stephen Green, CRAG's Scientific Officer, for a fascinating insight into his life and career in herpetological conservation and research. (Event on 13th Oct.) One of his key messages was the fundamental importance of data. Do please send in your reptile and amphibian sightings - and get involved in survey work. Visit our website to find out more. https://groups.arguk.org/CRAG

07/10/2024

Don't miss our event on Sunday 13th October (2.00 to 5.00 pm):
"Hog Island boas to Cornish adders: A career in herpetological conservation and research."
At Newquay University Centre.

CRAG’s Scientific Officer Stephen Green will reflect on his journey in herpetology. Stephen’s personal story will cover his research in Honduras and other countries, concluding with his latest project on adder genetics in Cornwall.

Admission is free of charge, but you must book in advance. Click below to reserve your place.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hog-island-boas-to-cornish-adders-a-career-in-herpetological-conservation-tickets-1026751520437?aff=oddtdtcreator

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Photo: AdderMalesNickDobbs by Amphibian & Reptile Conservation (ARC)

AdderMalesNickDobbs

02/10/2024

CRAG event, Newquay University Centre, Sunday 13th October (2.00 to 5.00 pm).
"Hog Island boas to Cornish adders: A career in herpetological conservation and research"
CRAG’s Scientific Officer Stephen Green will reflect on his journey in herpetology. Stephen’s personal story will cover his research in Honduras and other countries, concluding with his latest project on adder genetics in Cornwall.
Admission is free of charge, but you must book in advance. Click below to reserve your place.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hog-island-boas-to-cornish-adders-a-career-in-herpetological-conservation-tickets-1026751520437?aff=oddtdtcreator

Photo: AdderMaleRayHamilton by Amphibian & Reptile Conservation (ARC)

AdderMaleRayHamilton

02/10/2024

Our junior category prize in this year’s CRAG Photography Competition. Closing date 1st November. Just take a picture of any of our native reptiles or amphibians – without handling them. Click for further details: https://groups.arguk.org/CRAG/

27/09/2024

CRAG event, Newquay University Centre, Sunday 13th October.
"Hog Island boas to Cornish adders: A career in herpetological conservation and research"
CRAG’s Scientific Officer Stephen Green will reflect on his journey in herpetology. Stephen’s personal story will cover his research in Honduras and other countries, concluding with his latest project on adder genetics in Cornwall.
Admission is free of charge, but you must book in advance. Click below to reserve your place.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hog-island-boas-to-cornish-adders-a-career-in-herpetological-conservation-tickets-1026751520437?aff=oddtdtcreator

12/09/2024

One of the prizes in this year’s CRAG Photography Competition. Closing date 1st November. Just take a picture of any of our native reptiles or amphibians – without handling them. Click for further details: https://groups.arguk.org/group/93-crag?tab=getprofilebookblogtab