The Chasewater area has a very rich variety of amphibian life and a poorly recorded but interesting reptile population. The following is a list of the species present and a brief summary of their status.   Uptodate studies are being undertaken by several members.

AMPHIBIANS

Smooth Newt Triturus vulgaris - Common

Great Crested Newt Triturus vulgaris - Locally common

Palmated Newt Triturus helveticus - Recorded at one or two sites

Common Toad Bufo bufo - Common

Common Frog Rana temporaria - Common

REPTILES

Common Lizard Lacerta vivipera - Frequent

Grass Snake Natrix natrix - Rarely reported

Slow Worm Anguis fragilis - Said to have been seen in the past