r/herpetology is a subreddit with 185k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests, and the community frequently discusses snake, reptile, frog, lizard, and herping.
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.
Use other subreddits for ID requests. /r/whatsthissnake /r/animalID
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
: "im thinking of getting my own reptile, is there anything you guys wish you knew about before getting your first reptile?"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/herpetology
#1
Snake
: "Far and away the smallest great plains ground Snake (Sonora semiannulata) that I've ever seen"
21 posts
#2
Reptile
: "im thinking of getting my own Reptile, is there anything you guys wish you knew about before getting your first Reptile?"
9 posts
#3
Frog
: "Emerald flying Frogs, Rhacophorus pardalis (Luzon, Philippines)"
5 posts
#4
Lizard
5 posts
#5
Herping
4 posts
#6
Toad
4 posts
#7
Common Wall Lizard
4 posts
#8
Salamander
3 posts
#9
Amphibian
: "A Central Rat Snake and some Amphibians I found recently!"
3 posts
#10
Animals
: "(Working theory) A snake tried to eat this toad, but bit off more than it could chew and lost it's fangs in the process."
3 posts
Flair Used in r/herpetology
#1
ID Help - Go to /r/whatsthissnake or /r/animalid
: "Very scary flat cobra (or perhaps an eastern hognose, tough to tell)"
6 posts
#2
Primary Literature
: "Saw Bluey, the rare blue tree frog today!"
5 posts
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Yearly
+20k members(12.0%)
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Last updated: September 30, 2026