Reptiles and Amphibians: Introduction
Five species of reptile and six species of amphibians have been recorded in the wild in Hastings. Other escaped species have also been recorded including the infamous red-eared terrapins in Alexandra Park.
Reptile list for Hastings:
Anguidae (family: slow worms)
Anguis fragilis (Slow-worm)
Colubridae (family: grass and smooth snakes)
Natrix natrix (Grass Snake)
Lacertidae (family: lizards)
Lacerta vivipara (Viviparous Lizard)
Viperidae (family: adders and vipers)
Vipera berus (Adder)
Dermochelidae (family: leatherbacks)
Dermochelys coriacea (Leatherback Turtle)
Emydidae (family: terrapins)
Chrysemys scripta (Red-eared Terrapin)
Amphibian list for Hastings:
Salamandridae (family: newts)
Triturus cristatus (Warty Newt/Great Crested Newt)
Triturus helveticus (Palmate Newt)
Triturus vulgaris (Smooth Newt)
Bufonidae (family: toads)
Bufo bufo (Common Toad)
Ranidae (family: frogs)
Rana ridibunda (Marsh Frog)
Rana temporaria (Common Frog)
Wildlife
