219 posts analyzed Updated Aug 2026
Averages 7 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Saturdays around 7 PM UTC. Mostly image posts (81%).
r/herpetology Traffic & Engagement r/herpetology Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
How upvoted posts perform Only posts with 2+ upvotes. The bands below show how those posts are spread by upvote count.
r/herpetology Most Active Times When r/herpetology Is Most Active
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r/herpetology Flair Performance r/herpetology Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Literature | 7 (53.8%) | 70 |
| ID Help - Go to /r/whatsthissnake or /r/animalid | 6 (46.2%) | 40 |
Post Type Breakdown
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r/herpetology Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/herpetology
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| snake | 25 (11.4%) | 71 | 8 |
| found | 19 (8.7%) | 186 | 10 |
| frog | 13 (5.9%) | 168 | 6 |
| lizard | 13 (5.9%) | 73 | 4 |
| eastern | 10 (4.6%) | 155 | 5 |
| toad | 10 (4.6%) | 155 | 4 |
r/herpetology Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/herpetology
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
This community doesn't link off-site.
Its posts are text, images, or discussion rather than outbound links.
r/herpetology Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/herpetology
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Young Gila monster near the AZ/NM border.
Grail find!!!!
Is it possible for an extirpated frog to hide for 25 years?
Western narrow-mouthed toad?
Found this amazing Hellbender in the Smoky Mountains
Beautiful Brookesia found in Ranomafana NP in 2018 [OC]
Baby alligators on a driveway in Naples, FL
Found this five lined skink in my basement yesterday alive and well, now he’s dead, any idea of what could’ve killed him?
Yellow bellied racer I found in my yard this morning!
Eastern box turtle
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young Gila monster near the AZ/NM border. | 3.2K | 55 | image | Aug 12 |
| Grail find!!!! | 1.8K | 109 | image | Aug 11 |
| Is it possible for an extirpated frog to hide for 25 years? | 1.6K | 26 | image | Aug 30 |
| Western narrow-mouthed toad? | 825 | 17 | image | Aug 29 |
| Found this amazing Hellbender in the Smoky Mountains | 648 | 12 | image | Aug 2 |
| Beautiful Brookesia found in Ranomafana NP in 2018 [OC] | 589 | 14 | image | Aug 2 |
| Baby alligators on a driveway in Naples, FL | 500 | 14 | image | Aug 23 |
| Found this five lined skink in my basement yesterday alive and well, now he’s dead, any idea of what could’ve killed him? | 479 | 73 | image | Aug 18 |
| Yellow bellied racer I found in my yard this morning! | 478 | 24 | image | Aug 31 |
| Eastern box turtle | 476 | 13 | image | Aug 2 |
r/herpetology Audience Overlap r/herpetology Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/herpetology FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/herpetology
What's the best time to post on r/herpetology?
Based on posting volume, r/herpetology is most active on Saturdays around 7 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/herpetology?
r/herpetology averages 7 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/herpetology get?
Posts on r/herpetology average about 108 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/herpetology get most?
On r/herpetology, most posts are image posts (81%)