r/herpetology is a subreddit with 182k members. The most common kinds of discussions are solution requests and advice requests, and the community frequently discusses snake, struggling, id, turtle, and lizard.
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
Solution Requests
: "How can I protect this mommas eggs?"
3 posts
#2
Advice Requests
: "Sudden boom of baby tortoises in my neighborhood (Istanbul, Turkey). Any biological reason for this?"
3 posts
#3
Pain & Anger
: "These herping influencers need to be stopped"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/herpetology
#1
Snake
: "Is this a poisonous Snake?"
24 posts
#2
Struggling
10 posts
#3
Id
8 posts
#4
Turtle
: "What is this Turtle doing to my yard?"
6 posts
#5
Lizard
6 posts
#6
Herping
5 posts
#7
Salamander
5 posts
#8
Toad
5 posts
#9
Hate
3 posts
#10
Tired
3 posts
Flair Used in r/herpetology
#1
Primary Literature
: "Kingsville Red Bull Snake"
6 posts
#2
ID Help - Go to /r/whatsthissnake or /r/animalid
: "Digging a garden bed and found what I think are alligator lizard eggs. I reburied them in warm damp soil. Is that the move or no?"
2 posts
Member Growth in r/herpetology
Yearly
+20k members(12.2%)
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Last updated: August 9, 2026