PEOPLE in the north-east area of Barnsley are being urged to send in their snaps of reptiles they spot in the area.

A large-scale survey of the creatures in South Yorkshire is underway with The Dearne Valley Landscape Partnership keen to see how healthy populations are in the region.

They feel they can rely on the public to provide information.

To submit photographs and details of your own reptile sightings, please email DVLP@Barnsley.gov.uk or call 787540.

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