@KentRAG

KRAG: Kent Reptile and Amphibian Group. Working to conserve Kent's native amphibians and reptiles. KRAG is run entirely by volunteers. Join us!

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kentarg.org
Joined October 2010
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A good day in #Dover making badges and giving out greengang and summer programmes. uponthedowns.org.uk/Home.asp… download links if you haven’t got one! @Skillhorizons @KentRAG @the_ash_project @WCCPnews events to come!
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Our end of season final numbers are in. This year we helped 2097 amphibians reach their breeding site. 764 toads, 587 frogs and 746 newts. Thanks to everyone involved. 🐸
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One of 5 Adders photographed in Kent today. @KentRAG
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Read yourself into #Spring with our brand-new #Newtsletter! Out now: bit.ly/2GvXDCg Find out about SxARG's upcoming reptile & amphibian surveys, events, field meetings inc #SmoothSnake walk. Featuring our newest #Sussex #ToadPatrol in #Barcombe #Lewes! 📷 @AgentAmphibian
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It is toad breeding season. This protected species is on the move and very vulnerable to cars and being stood on. Please be aware&report sightings to @Kentrag. @idverde_uk are working in Bromley to protect and enhance biodiversity working with @natures_voice #RSPBbusinessadvice
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Pond teaming with frogs and spawn (no toads yet) at #KestonCommon #PadmallWood spring is here. @KentRAG @iGiGL
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Went to a brilliant course on Amphibian ecology and surveying techniques with @KentRAG yesterday, saw lots of Great Crested Newts!
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Our new paper on #eDNA and #DetectionProbability is out @PLOSONE. @DICE_Kent, @PondRiverStream, @ARC_Bytes. Special thanks to @herpetologicltd and @earth_trust for providing study sites. journals.plos.org/plosone/ar…

Seasonal variation in environmental DNA detection in sediment and water samples

The use of aquatic environmental DNA (eDNA) to detect the presence of species depends on the seasonal activity of the species in the sampled habitat. eDNA may persist in sediments for longer than it...

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It's known as the Unken reflex. Uk newts will do it occasionally. xitter.cf/Strange_Animals/status…
Strange Animals@Strange_Animals17 Dec 2017
When the rough-skinned newt is disturbed, it bends its head back to reveal its bright orange belly which shows its attacker that it is highly toxic.
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This was #MyRSPBmoment at #RSPBBroadwater. A thrill to see 2 melanistic #adders. @RSPB_SouthEast @RSPBUrban @SxBRC @SussexARG @KentRAG @ARGroupsUK @ARC_Bytes @Sherryn_C @Steve4Nature @steven_lofting @wildishly @LGSpace @Chardbirder @wildlifedaily_ @NatureUK @Team4Nature300
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One of #MyRSPBmoment-s was spotting this exquisite, well-hidden #commonfrog #ranatemporaria at @RSPB_SouthEast #RSPBBroadwater Warren, highlighting the importance of #woodland + #wetwoodland habitats for #amphibians 🐸
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'Country diary: the frogs disappear to the bottom of the pond for winter' ow.ly/FYCA30gAYLG
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No #wildlife-friendly garden is complete without water in some form. Discover how #nature benefits from water in your garden at our Wild about Ponds workshop, Sat 18th November. Booking Essential. bit.ly/2zFoyrO
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Steve from our sponsor #KRAG talking about the big difference a #wildlife pond can make to help nature in your garden. #WildAboutGardens
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Slow Worm, Grass Snake and 3 Common Lizards, Long Pits, Dungeness. All first of the year for me on Dungeness. @KentRAG @wildlife_uk
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Many thanks to @BWAGTweets for hosting Amazing #Adders with Lee Brady from @KentRAG. All woods need friends like these! @KentDownsAONB – at Faversham, England
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Help toads cross the road. Thanks to @AmyClareMartin @LouBerwick @KSCourier @KentRAG @JoRichardsKent goo.gl/Nn6nrx
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Get involved with the National #Amphibian & #Reptile Recording Scheme - #NARRS! More info: narrs.org.uk
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Today could be a good day to look for emerging adders in Kent…
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KRAG has modelled the likely distribution of adder in Kent, but we need your records to fill in the gaps!
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