r/herpetology is a subreddit with 180k members. The most common kinds of discussions are solution requests and advice requests, and the community frequently discusses snake, struggling, id, herping, and salamander.
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
: "Help me ID and decide what to do with this baby lizard?"
2 posts
#2
Advice Requests
: "Field guides to Central American reptiles"
2 posts
Popular Topics in r/herpetology
#1
Snake
: "Black-tailed RattleSnake (SE Arizona)"
12 posts
#2
Struggling
10 posts
#3
Id
8 posts
#4
Herping
5 posts
#5
Salamander
5 posts
#6
Hate
3 posts
#7
Turtle
3 posts
#8
Tired
3 posts
#9
Frog
: "Chubby African Clawed Frog"
3 posts
#10
Rattlesnake
: "Black-tailed Rattlesnake (SE Arizona)"
3 posts
Flair Used in r/herpetology
#1
Primary Literature
: "Field guides to Central American reptiles"
1 post
Member Growth in r/herpetology
Yearly
+19k members(11.7%)
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Last updated: July 11, 2026