I didn’t think I would even have 10 species of reptiles, so I was surprised to discover I actually have 18. Here’s the top 10:
I don’t see a lot of reptiles. The top one I do see just about every day because they live in my garden.
I don’t see a lot of reptiles. The top one I do see just about every day because they live in my garden.
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Top 13 of 66 reptile species (had several species tied for 10th place). The only thing I found surprising is that Gopher Tortoise wasn’t in my top 10.
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Yeah, but two of those nine are in the triple digits.
I don’t think I can count mine; I have three species with two observations each, and 17 more species with one observation each. Now if I break it down by broader taxa:
Snakes: 10 observations of 8 species
Lizards: 8 observations of 6 species (plus one stuck at genus because of a disagreement)
Turtles: 6 observations of 6 species
I do not have enough data points to test whether the differences are statistically significant.
Top 10 happens to be every reptile species I’ve observed save for Number 11 (Barred grass snake) albeit 2 of the species aren’t verifiable observations since I couldn’t get decent photos of them (Moorish gecko and european pond turtle).
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Well, I absolutely went crazy on my trip to Galapagos, so 6/10 are from those islands. I still love the marine iguanas… they were just amazing to watch.
Number two is an extremely common endemit where I live, but unfortunately one can mostly find them dead after meadows have been mowed again… only observed 2 alive ones.
Number 3 is the only european species that made it in the top ten… no surprise for me, as I spent quite a while working with them
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I have six different reptile species with two observations, so I’m not sure how the algorithm picks the order. The anole and sea turtle are from trips to the Caribbean. Everything else is local. Sadly, reptiles don’t even make up 1% of my observations. Guess I need to do a better job looking for them.
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Being more of a plant person, I’m surprised I actually have exactly 10 species observed to participate in this thread. I probably could add a few more species by uploading captive/zoo animals I’ve photographed. Some of the little snakes are courtesy of my cats bringing me presents found in the garage or basement. And then I accidentally stirred up a copperhead while poking around the leaf litter for ferns and mosses… 
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Every time I see a new species of reptile, my phone is never on me… Here are my top six reptiles, with the Eastern Garter being my most abundant.
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All of mine are typical except the “L. whitti” which are a very restricted, currently undescribed species. The Barrier Range rock dragon is also one that is only high from one specific trip to Mutawintji, which is my traditional land.
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I had assumed I’ve seen more snakes then I actually have. I loved seeing the Southern Alligator Lizard though, it was super cool to see in person.
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Unfortunately I don’t have 10 species but… I’m pretty new in iNat
(started on the 2nd of March this year) so, I’m
hoping next year will bring more reptiles to be observed!
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Unfortunately almost all of the reptiles I see are Garter Snakes and Painted Turtles… all other types are rare treats.
There’s a few I’ve seen and photographed that I haven’t posted, I guess I should. Honestly I don’t see a good variety where I live.
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I love how the two local anole species appear to be facing off against each other for the number one spot.
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And yet… three Nile crocodiles!
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