About KRAG

Kent Reptile & Amphibian Group

Kent Reptile & Amphibian Group (KRAG) promotes Herpetofauna (reptile and amphibian) conservation in Kent, South-East England. KRAG members on a field trip Slow-worm (Anguis fragilis) Erin with slow-worm © Lee Brady

Recording Herpetofauna

KRAG endeavours to record the distribution and monitor the status of herpetofauna in the county. We want to build up long-term records for key sites in Kent in an attempt to safeguard them from development or mismanagement.We also welcome records of sightings from members of public.

Submit your amphibian and reptile sightings online
Find out why KRAG values recording herpetofauna
Get involved - Join KRAG! or participate in one of our projects
Read the excellent Lee Brady's Recording Blog for Kent, written by KRAG's former Chairman and herpetofauna expert.

Information and Advice

We provide general advice on reptiles and amphibians and their habitat management to conservation organisations and the general public.

See our online guides to the reptiles and amphibians of Kent
Go to our Publications Section to download free KRAG publications and information sheets
Read about herpetofauna conservation in Kent
Need further help or advice? Contact KRAG!

Corporate Services

KRAG also provides a database search facility for ecological consultants, local authorities, educational establishments, conservation organisations and private individuals. Professionals can also become corporate members of KRAG.

Find out more about KRAG's corporate services

Raising Awareness

Public events include rambles led by experienced recorders, practical habitat conservation days and popular survey training sessions. We produce a twice yearly newsletter for members.

Reptiles and amphibians are under threat in Kent, as in the rest of the United Kingdom, from development, persecution and general loss of habitat. Could you become an active member of KRAG and help them?