r/herpetology is a subreddit with 186k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and pain & anger, and the community frequently discusses snake, herping, salamander, common, and north.
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
: "Anyone know where to buy this book?"
6 posts
#2
Pain & Anger
: "HELP!!! MITES"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/herpetology
#1
Snake
6 posts
#2
Herping
4 posts
#3
Salamander
3 posts
#4
Common
2 posts
#5
North
2 posts
#6
Northern
2 posts
#7
Turtle
1 post
#8
Herpetologist
1 post
Flair Used in r/herpetology
#1
Primary Literature
: "Invasive green Iguana catched in Martinique"
4 posts
#2
ID Help - Go to /r/whatsthissnake or /r/animalid
: "Thamnophis proximus With Unidentified Prey."
2 posts
Member Growth in r/herpetology
Yearly
+20k members(11.8%)
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361k members
20.3% / yr
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Last updated: November 5, 2026