ARG UK promotes the conservation of our native amphibians and reptiles and their environment by promoting and supporting the development of a network of independent Amphibian and Reptile Groups (ARGs).
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You can help our native amphibians and reptiles by getting involved with one of the 60+ independent volunteer ARGs in the UK.
Affiliated groups benefit from our insurance scheme, local groups websites, advice notes and fundraising support.
We provide online recording through the Record Pool to help capture herpetofauna data from across the UK.
We produce fun downloads for kids and their parents and teachers, and other useful resources.
Read more: Dragons in the Hills - news from Northern Ireland in 2022
Read more: Adders are (even more) Amazing - Fun facts and top tips!!
Read more: Resources for ARGs - volunteer, risk, safeguarding and lone working agreements
Read more: Dragons in the Hills - news from Northern Ireland in 2021
Read more: SW ARGs regional online meeting recorded 06.11.2021
Read more: Scottish ARGs Regional Meeting 30/10/21 - Recording and summary
Read more: A new project 'Status of the adder Vipera berus in Scotland' - please get involved!
Read more: 100% success supporting reptile and amphibian conservation in 2021
Read more: Dragons in the Hills - project updates from Northern Ireland
Read more: Dragons in the Hills - news and information from Northern Ireland in 2020
Read more: How to ARGWEB - video tutorials that cover frequently asked questions
Read more: Enter the Natrix: surveying grass snakes in eastern England by Steve Allain
Read more: ARG UK Policy Statement Concerning Reintroductions
Read more: Introducing ARGWEB - a new online combined membership and survey toolkit for the ARGs
Read more: 100% success restoring ponds in Derbyshire in 2020
Read more: Wildlife Pond Construction and Habitat Creation on an Allotment in Norfolk
Read more: Creating grass snake egg-laying heaps – the ‘RAVON Recipe’
Read more: Adders are amazing! Resource Pack - Pecyn Adnoddau Gwiberod Gwych!
Read more: Keeping everyone safe - Our adder code 'Stop, Step Back and Smile'
Read more: Bsal - a deadly new newt disease on our doorstep!
Read more: Revised Advice note 4 - Amphibian Disease Precautions, A Guide for UK Fieldworkers
Read more: Snake fungal disease identified in wild British snakes for first time