r/herpetology is a subreddit with 184k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests, and the community frequently discusses snake, lizard, herping, toad, and common wall 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
Advice Requests
: "Trying to become a herpetologist!!"
9 posts
Popular Topics in r/herpetology
#1
Snake
: "Beautiful Central Rat Snake!"
16 posts
#2
Lizard
: "Southern Alligator Lizard with a very (very!) long tail"
5 posts
#3
Herping
4 posts
#4
Toad
: "California Toad"
4 posts
#5
Common Wall Lizard
: "A Common Wall Lizard."
4 posts
#6
Salamander
3 posts
#7
Frog
: "Wood Frog [New England, USA]"
3 posts
#8
Common
2 posts
#9
North
2 posts
#10
Northern
2 posts
Flair Used in r/herpetology
#1
Primary Literature
: "Do you believe the delcourts giant gecko is still around?"
6 posts
#2
ID Help - Go to /r/whatsthissnake or /r/animalid
: "San Diego Lizard/Gecko?"
6 posts
Member Growth in r/herpetology
Yearly
+20k members(12.2%)
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Last updated: September 11, 2026