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The Reptiles of NSW Wetlands

Introduction
Threatened Species
Some examples of reptiles that may be found in NSW wetlands
References and Further Reading

Introduction

While there are close to 200 different species of reptiles in NSW, only six or so could be said to truly depend on wetland habitats. There are some reptiles such as the Eastern Snake-necked Tortoise, whose bulk numbers occur in wetlands. However, none are completely confined to wetlands. Many reptiles rely in some way or at some time on wetlands to carry out their life processes. Many occupy the margins of wetlands, where they have access to a vast array of food items. For example, wetlands offer a banquet for frog eating snakes such as the Red-bellied Black Snake and the Tiger Snake. Despite these few examples, only rarely is their abundance and distribution directly the result of the wetland ecosystem. (Cogger, 1983)

Threatened Species

None of the most common reptiles encountered in wetlands are considered Endangered or Vulnerable under the NSW Threatened Species Conservation Act 1995.

For further information on the status and management of these reptiles, please contact the NPWS of NSW or visit their website.

Some examples of reptiles that may be found in NSW wetlands

Lizards

Snakes

Turtles

References and Further Reading

Best Reference Website - Herp-Net

Multimedia - Webster's Reptiles and Frogs of Australia - A multimedia CD-ROM in the 'Australian Animals' Series.

ANZECC, 1991. List of Endangered Vertebrate Fauna. Australian National Parks and Wildlife Service, Canberra.

Cogger, H.G. 1983. Reptiles. In "Wetlands in New South Wales". (Ed C. Haigh). National Parks and Wildlife Service, NSW.

Cogger, H.G. 1986. Reptiles and Amphibians of Australia. Reed, Australia.

Cogger, H. G., E. E. Cameron, R. A. Sadlier and P. Eggler (1993). The Action Plan for Australian Reptiles. Endangered Species Unit, Australian Nature Conservation Agency Project 124. 

Gould League of Victoria Inc (1989). Wetlands Wildlife. Gould League of Victoria.

Strahan, R. ed. 1992. Encyclopedia of Australian Animals: Frogs. Reptiles. Angus & Robertson, Sydney.

Slater, P. and Parish, S. 1997. Amazing Facts About Australian Frogs and Reptiles. Steve Parish Publishing, Brisbane.

Slater, P. and Parish, S. 1997. A First Field Guide to Australian Frogs and Reptiles. Steve Parish Publishing, Brisbane.