/r/herpetology
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.
Posts asking for identification help must include a rough geographic location, such as county and state.
Do not include specific locations. Do not ask for specific locations.
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So bring on the alligators, amphisbaenians, boas, caimans, caecilians, chameleons, crocodiles, frogs, geckos, gharials, lizards, monitors, newts, pythons, rattlers, salamanders, skinks, snakes, terrapins, toads, tortoises, tuataras, and turtles!
For all things non-herptile, head over to r/zoology.
Related subreddits: /r/Herpetoculture /r/Snakes /r/whatsthissnake /r/Reptiles
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Copperhead in Taw Caw Creek Park, SC.
We were fishing when my boyfriend heard a splash and looked into the water to find a copperhead swimming across to our side. I kept saying, “Where?!” He kept saying, “Right there!” He was right in front of me and I couldn’t see him he blended in so well. We decided not to head blindly into the woods without being super aware after that lol.
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URGENT ID: ???
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Found this little toad chilling by the pool tonight.
The toads were so loud tonight! Is this a Colorado River toad or a Red-spotted Toad?
Location: Pima County, AZ
Thank you! 🐸
05:51 UTC
cool spring mornings make catching fat boys easy
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Any idea on what kind or lizard or snake this might be from? Found in Northern New Mexico.
00:51 UTC
What is this
Dendrobates Auratus or Tinctorius?
23:30 UTC
First Red Eft sighting of the year (Southern Ontario)
Just love seeing these little cuties.
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What's wrong with my BRB? White buldge on side.
Just got this girl last week at the Hamburg Reptile show in PA. Took her out just now to feed her for the first time and noticed this on her side. It's soft to the touch and she doesn't wince or anything when I touch it. Does anyone know what it could be? How concerned should I be?
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ID request
Anyone know what this little cutie is? Found in Northern California.
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[South East Alabama] I need help
We had this little guy show up on our porch just now. I'm wondering if anyone can help identify what kind of snake this is. Thanks in advance.
20:22 UTC
Found this guy in my house, let him out but what kind of toad is he?
16:56 UTC
Iberian Wall Lizard that I noticed while vacationing in and around Madrid
16:45 UTC
Can Anyone Identify? Northeast Pennsylvania
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A rare find in my bathroom, gonna release him tonight (was too cold this morning)
It was 5am and I found this little fella in my bathroom. Had to rush to get ready for work so I set it up in a temp tub. I would had just let them out when I found them but it was 55F out and I didn’t want to throw it into shock. Forecast says 72F tonight when I get home so gonna release them then. In the meantime they enjoying a warm muddy tub
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Anyone know what this little dude is?
I live in Perth in Western Australia and just found this dude in the garden. Is it a baby legless lizard or a baby danger noodle? Or a baby regular noodle? It is only about 15cms long and I first thought it was a worm.
10:25 UTC
Dude listens to the blues
Just some skink appreciation
08:18 UTC
Is this a moccasin? I’ve never seen a pretty brown pattern like this one, only cottonmouth.
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ID request. One of the whiptails? Central Texas
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