European Exotic and Introduced Reptiles and Amphibians

Although native to the Continental europe, this species has been introduced to the UK.d. Colonies exist in Ventnor, Bournmouth, Shoreham on Sea, Ludlow and Haywards Heath. Portland and Purbeck have several colonies each.

There is and italian subspecies which is green backed found in Ventnor and Bournmouth, the nominate form which is brown backed are found on Portland.

Present only in an around the grounds of the Welsh mountain zoo, Colwyn Bay, from where it escaped. This as the story goes happened in the 1960's where one gravid female escaped and the population has all come from this one source. The population is well over 100 individuals and they are found upto 0.5 miles from the zoo. Another smaller population is established at London zoo.

Escaped from garden in Kent and colonised Romney Marsh, it has spread north and west into Sussex, London, Essex and Norfolk. From a few individuals in the 1930's it now has a considerable population. This species is widespread in Continental europe.

This frog was first introduced to the UK in the 1830's and at various times since. It is present in Surrey, Essex and Middlesex and is slowly spreading but is very much an aquatic species. This species is widespread in Continental europe.

Originally imported as pets, releases led to breeding in the Kent / Sussex border region, this colony has been removed and the few others that exist are being controlled. It is widespread in Italy, Spain and France.
This species is a menace and needs to be reported to the local Amphibian and reptile group.

Used in research, escaped and deliberate releases led to several colonies in the UK notably in the Isle of Wight and South Wales, where the only major colony still persists. It is also present in some areas of Holland and Germany.

Deliberately released it has formed small but stable colonies in several parts of the UK notably Shropshire and Surrey. This species is widespread in Continental europe.

Again deliberately released into several areas of the UK colonies in Surrey and Birmingham persist. This species is widespread in Southern Continental europe, but introduced to Northern Europe, France, Switzerland and the Low countries.

Deliberately released it has formed very small colonies in several parts of the UK, Holand and Belgium . This species is widespread in Southern France and Iberia.

The Midwife Toad was originally introduced into Bedfordshire in the early 1900's, it has persisted and spread. Other populations also exist in other parts of the country. This species is native to Spain.

Released pets have formed this population, it is not certain if they are breeding but numbers are stable possibly due to continued introductions and longevity of individuals. They can be found in the south of England mainly in slow flowing rivers.

The Norfolk broads holds a small population.

Released pets have formed this population, it is not certain if they are breeding but recent finds of eggs combined with the recent warmer climate make this a matter only of time. Current numbers are stable possibly due to continued introductions and longevity of individuals.

They can be found in the the UK, Belgium but particularly in Italy, Spain and France where they breed well.

Small populations existed in Dorset and the Isle of Wight, two larger populations persisted until recently in London and the New Forest where a small population still survives. This species is widespread in Continental europe.

Introduced into Italy, Spain, Malta, Sardinia, Sicily, Balaeric Islands this species breeds sucessfully in all areas.

Introduced to Calvados, Normandy, France where it is thriving originating from pet releases established for several decades.

As its name suggests from China sucessfully introduced into the Marshes of Guadalquirir in Spain

Introduced to Spain where it has become established in the Alicante area.

Introduced to Menorca near Ciudadela from North Africa present since the 1920's.

As its name suggests native of Algeria and North Africa, it has been introduced accidentally to Malta.

Originally from Malta and North Africa, it has been introduced to Spain (Widespread) and France (loire and Seine Basins).

Native to the Balkans introduced to Copenhagen, Denmark where it has colonised Fallenpark.

Popular as pets in the Low countries and has become established in many urban areas

Its Native range is restricted to a small area of northern Italy, it has recently been introduced to caves in the Pyrenees.

Escaped from the pet trade in the low countries it has become established in many areas.

Escaped from the pet trade in the low countries it has become established in many areas.

Escaped from the pet trade in the low countries it has become established in many areas.