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r/herpetology is a subreddit with 156k members. Its distinguishing qualities are that the community is huge in size, and has high activity.
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"
9 posts
#2
Pain & Anger
: "Help! I’m scared of snakes and this is in my basement"
3 posts
#3
Solution Requests
: "I need help fast this ringneck crawled in my shoe"
2 posts
Popular Topics in r/herpetology
#1
Snake
: "Finally broke my water Snake streak!"
58 posts
#2
Lizard
: "Long tiny-legged adorable Lizard (?)"
26 posts
#3
Turtle
: "I found a baby snapping Turtle in a creek in my back yard"
24 posts
#4
Frog
: "Found this tiny Frog in our pool filter and thought he had cannibalized one of his other stuck friends. Turns out he has five legs"
17 posts
#5
Herping
: "Herping in Bali - wild retic"
11 posts
#6
Gecko
: "What type of Gecko is this?"
10 posts
#7
Salamander
: "First time seeing fire Salamander!"
10 posts
#8
Wildlife
: "Eastern Collared Lizard at the Wichita Falls Wildlife Refuge"
9 posts
#9
Identification
: "Help IDing NE Ohio Salamanders?"
8 posts
#10
Newt
: "Was hoping yall would like my beautiful Newt?"
7 posts
Member Growth in r/herpetology
Yearly
+22k members(16.7%)
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