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r/herpetology is a subreddit with 155k members. Its distinguishing qualities are that the community is huge in size.
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.
Popular Themes in r/herpetology
#1
Advice Requests
: "I just came across this turtle that looks like its shell had been mended at some point"
6 posts
#2
Solution Requests
: "I need help fast this ringneck crawled in my shoe"
2 posts
#3
Pain & Anger
: "I moved a turtle off of a curb and now I feel like a shitty person"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/herpetology
#1
Snake
: "Finally broke my water Snake streak!"
82 posts
#2
Lizard
: "Is this a western fence Lizard? Usually they have a blue belly but this one doesn’t"
38 posts
#3
Frog
: "This Frog emerged from a pot that’s usually outside. What should we do?"
29 posts
#4
Identification
29 posts
#5
Salamander
: "Finally found all 7 Salamander species native to my area!"
21 posts
#6
Herping
: "Herping in Bali - wild retic"
18 posts
#7
Lizards
: "My second year with alligator Lizards in my yard - what habitat should I add"
17 posts
#8
Turtle
: "I found a baby snapping Turtle in a creek in my back yard"
17 posts
#9
Help
14 posts
#10
Herp
: "My favorite Herp pics from Curaçao!"
14 posts
Member Growth in r/herpetology
Yearly
+23k members(17.0%)
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