/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.
Please post herpetoculture or other pet care questions in the appropriate subreddit.
Posts about captive herps or husbandry are considered herpetoculture and in most cases do not belong here. Please strongly consider posting any pet photos in r/Herpetoculture or any of the pet subreddits instead.
Do your part for the community and report any pet posts.
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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Last picture of the year with the best snake i saw this year
Naja haje (legionis)
Guelmim area morocco
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Juvenile tokay gecko, Miami, Florida
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Traveling to Orlando in February, anyone wanna go hunting?
I've got a fair amount of experience handling and catching wild herps, but almost exclusively in a desert environment (I'm from Utah and Phoenix), though it has admittedly been a few years and I'm a bit rusty and not in the shape I used to be in.
I have an extra night before a cruise in Feb and I'd love to go out with someone experienced in the area and with the local herpetofauna if anyone in here offers or know of anyone reputable who offers that service.
Not looking to collect or disturb, just wanting to safely explore and observe
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I found a 5-legged frog in Oregon
I found this little guy hopping along despite his extra leg!
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Painted Turtle in the #PNW
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Here’s a fun pet portrait I figured you guys would appreciate!
Featured (top to bottom) are Pantherophis alleghaniensis, Orthriophis taeniurus, and Orthriophis ridleyi.
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Tarentola chazaliae
The perpetually disappointed gecko.
Hands down my favourite species of gecko. They have some really beautiful and intricate patterns and so much character in those faces.
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Fieldwork Clothing and Equipment
Hopefully this is allowed here. I received a scholarship that I am using for supplies needed for a summer internship. Not many applications are open yet for summer 2025, but I have to provide a budget for my scholarship soon. I plan on working w herps (mainly snakes if possible), but I know that doesn’t narrow down a geographic area very much (I’m located in the US). I already have a tent and sleeping bag, and know I’ll need things such as snake hooks/tongs, snake chaps, hiking boots, a backpack, and maybe waders/muckboots. Outside of these, is there any other recommended equipment? I’ve only had field experience through a class, nothing long term. Even recommendations for things I already know I need would be greatly appreciated!! Thanks!
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Scarlet King
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What type of Lizard [San Gabriel Mountains] Southern California
Super fast lizard 6 lines and bluish color.
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Can anyone ID this snake? From South Luzon, Philippines.
Was walking around outside my house without my glasses and almost touched this snake. 1st glance I thought it was a branch and with a closer look I thought it was a rubber toy snake some child left around considering it was 21 degrees celsius outside and constantly raining I thought it would be too cold for snakes to be out and about. I poked it lightly with a pole and it started moving so that cleared up some doubts.
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ID Help. Found in India.
Which lizard is this?
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Pygmy rattlesnake, central Florida
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Massive regal ringneck. First time seeing a big one after seeing a few smaller ones this year.
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ID? What does everyone think? from UK, it’s obviously not an axolotl but what could it be?
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