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Where can I identify a snake from a photo?

A specialist snake-ID community that requires a rough geographic location in the title and has clear norms for dead/injured snakes and collaborative IDs.

Wild snake IDs need location context more than most bug or plant IDs. r/whatsthissnake is built for that: put a rough place in square brackets in the title, use the dead-snake flair when needed, and keep non-ID chat elsewhere. Peer IDs are not medical or pest-control advice.

Where to ask

r/whatsthissnake

Best for: Photo ID of a wild snake when you can share a rough location in the title.

Why it fits: Its public description: “The authoritative source on Reddit for your snake identification needs. Please post your rough geographic location [in square brackets] in your title. If you're just sharing, also include your ID!”

Rules to know before posting:

  • Include a rough geographic location [in square brackets] in your title.
  • Denote dead or injured snakes using the "Dead Snake" flair.
  • Use the stickied Discord server for non-ID questions or discussion.
  • If you're "Just Sharing", include your ID and [rough location] in the title.
  • Don't be a jerk - work together. If someone is incorrect, explain why they are wrong using characters and sources, if applicable. Convince the independent reader you're right, not only who you are responding to.
  • Avoid damaging memes or tropes and low effort jokes, including coral and ratsnake rhymes
  • Only provide a nuanced ID if no location is given.
  • Pet trade posts may occasionally be removed after an ID or referral to another subreddit.

Read r/whatsthissnake’s current rules on Reddit

Before you post

  • Put [County/Region, State/Country] in the title — range often decides look-alike species.
  • This page is for identification destinations, not emergency bite treatment — seek local emergency care for bites.
  • Pet-snake husbandry questions belong in owner communities, not a wild-ID room.

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Rule summaries are paraphrased from each community’s published rules (public archive copy retrieved 7 November 2026; original snapshot date unavailable). Current rules may differ — check the community’s rules before posting. A good fit does not guarantee a reply.