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The need to
control body temperature governs much of the day to day activity
of reptiles.
 Typically reptiles aim to maintain body
temperatures between 20o and 30 oC.
Habitats need to provide a structure that allows reptiles to
bask or otherwise warm up using the sun’s warmth, but also to
avoid extremes of heat and cold.
Varied
habitat structure provides good conditions for prey species
(invertebrates, other reptiles, small mammals).
Avoid uniform habitat
 Too uniform
habitat can be formed by mowing or burning large areas of ground
and so may harm reptile populations. These approaches also need
to be timed to avoid direct harm to reptiles. Where there are
small areas burnt or cut the edges are often used by reptiles.
Burning should always aim to avoid key reptile areas. Survey
work should aim to locate these areas and inform management
decisions
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