great crested newt

[bertiemje]

what should i do if i find a great crested newt?

[jake-the-peg]

Nothing, they're protected strictly speaking it's an offence even to handle them.

We actually have a number in our pond - pretty things much bigger than the common ones

[heathfield]

Yes, just walk quietly away...

[doglady]

To be honest, you shouldn't really touch them but if it's somewhere in danger, you could move it. Make sure you was your hands first as they will absorb any chemicals you have on your skin which could be harmful to them.