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Herpetology is the study of reptiles and amphibians. Posts range from talking about wild animals and sharing photos to discussion about new papers in the field or other biological questions.
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For all things non-herptile, head over to r/zoology.
Related subreddits: /r/Herpetoculture /r/Snakes /r/whatsthissnake /r/Reptiles
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Looking for Christmas Gift Ideas for My Herpetologist Dad—Advice Needed!
Hi everyone,
This is my first Reddit post, and I created this account specifically to ask for your help! My dad is a retired herpetologist, but his passion for snakes and herping (I know it’s not a real word, but you get it) is still going strong. He spends much of his time traveling the world looking for snakes in the wild, and at home, he cares for nearly 50 snakes of varying species.
Each of his snakes has an elaborate enclosure with custom-made branches, heating systems, humidity control, and more—he’s meticulous about their care and loves this hobby deeply. He’s also pretty set up when it comes to basics, including photography gear like cameras and lenses.
With Christmas around the corner, I’d love to get him something that adds to his herping adventures or his care routine at home. If you’re a herper (or just a snake enthusiast), what products or gadgets do you swear by? Are there any tools, field equipment, or enclosure gadgets that you think could be a game-changer for someone already deeply immersed in this hobby?
Any advice or recommendations would be greatly appreciated! Sincerely,
A desperate daughter trying to find the perfect gift for her herp-loving dad. 😊
Thank you in advance!
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Some of the best camouflage I have seen, eyes don’t know where to look
Found in Peru
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Rough-skinned newt
Found in NorCal in a quiet forest of bay trees
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Banded bullfrog.
Found this guy in my local park while looking for bugs.
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Coral snake sighting
Central Florida.
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Practicing with my new drone by filming some alligators
Had a fun Thanksgiving morning stalking the local wildlife. I still need a lot of practice flying this thing, but I’m very excited about all of the great wildlife footage I’ll be able to get.
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Double Eastern Musks
Sternotherus odoratus from my pond
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wild Malayan Krait
for a black and white snake, they’re very hard to spot until they move.
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Herping salamanders
Flipping a dusky and red backed salamander
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ID help please!
She found them in the store and I was wondering what kind of lizard is it?
Could Anyone ID please?
Los Angeles, California
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Alligator or a lizard?
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Found in southeast AZ.
Unsure of whether it's a rat snake, or really young sonoran coachwhip. I didn't see any black on him so I am leaning more towards rat?
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Is this a Southern two-lined salamander? Spotted in NKY 11/25
This is my guess from googling... It was a tiny little thing, very wriggly and fast. I almost thought it was a super fast moving worm in my driveway. I remember it as being more pale orange than this photo shows.
I live near a creek, if that helps.
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The elusive vlogging tortoise
Just kidding this moorish tortoise was being filmed by a friend of mine while he was exiting his shell after we found him somewhere around agadir. It was a very welcome find as they are becoming increasingly rare because locals snatch these up to keep in their garden as “pets”. I hope we can continue to observe these in the wild for many years to come.
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ID Please
Is this a deceased juvenile eastern hellbender? Found in southwestern Pennsylvania. Thank you.
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