Herp Test & Trivia Games
One of the best ways to learn herp ID is trial and error. That is why we have a series of herp test for you to test your knowledge. These are done with Google Forms, but we are not collecting test information and we are not asking for any personal information; so feel confident that it is completely anonymous, and the only people seeing your answers are who you are sharing with. This is for your education, and you can even test your knowledge with friends. The only data we are receiving is which questions are often missed, and we can use this to gage where to focus herp education.
Our test are designated under 4 levels based on difficulty.
Elementary: Designed for novice who are interested in herping, but are learning the basics of Reptiles and Amphibians. Good for school groups, new naturalist, and people that have a seeded interest in these animals.
Basic: Designed for new herpers that know the simple knowledge of what herps and herping is. Good for highschool/college groups, naturalist, and people that have a sprouting interest in these animals.
Moderate: Designed for herpers that are ready to test their knowledge of herps. Good for college groups, naturalist, and people that have a blooming interest in these animals.
Difficult: Designed for expert herpers that are ready to test their knowledge of herps. Good for teachers, seasoned naturalist, and people that have a fruiting interest in these animals.
Basic: Designed for new herpers that know the simple knowledge of what herps and herping is. Good for highschool/college groups, naturalist, and people that have a sprouting interest in these animals.
Moderate: Designed for herpers that are ready to test their knowledge of herps. Good for college groups, naturalist, and people that have a blooming interest in these animals.
Difficult: Designed for expert herpers that are ready to test their knowledge of herps. Good for teachers, seasoned naturalist, and people that have a fruiting interest in these animals.
Don't know what level suits you the best? We have a quick, 10 question test for that: HERE
ID Based Test
American Bullfrog or Green Frog Basic
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This is a simple test to see how well you know the American Bullfrog and the Green Frog. Average score is ~65%
Questions: 10 Test Style: Multiple Choice Review Material: American Bullfrog vs Green Frog |
Dusky ID Test Difficult
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Duskies are hard for even many experts. How well do you know our Virginia Duskies? Average score is ~45%
Version 1.2 with updated taxonomy changes, a couple new questions, and a few new photos. Questions: 20 Test Style: Multiple Choice Review Material: Salamander Guide | Potential New Dusky Species |
Harmless or Potentially Dangerous? Basic
A Plethora of Plethodons #1 Moderate
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There are many small Plethodon Salamanders in Virginia. We will give you a photo and a county, and you give us your best answer. How well do you know them? Average score is ~55%
Questions: 10 Test Style: Multiple Choice Review Material: Salamander Guide |
A Plethora of Plethodons #2 Difficult
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There are many Plethodon Salamanders in Virginia that are black with white spots. We will give you a photo and a county, and you give us your best answer. How well do you know them? Average score is ~50%
Questions: 20 Test Style: Multiple Choice Review Material: Salamander Guide |
Salamander or Lizard? Elementary
Southern Leopard Frog or Pickerel Frog Basic
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This is a basic test to see if you can distinguish these two similar frog species. You are given photos and a county and asked to ID. Average score is ~85%
Questions: 10 Test Style: Multiple Choice Review Material: Southern Leopard Frog | Pickerel Frog |
Skink ID Test Difficult
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Can you ID our Virginia Skinks? You are given a photo and from this you must determine which native Skink species it is. Average score is ~55%
Questions: 5 Test Style: Multiple Choice Review Material: Plestiodon Skinks -- Getting it Right |
Toad ID Test Moderate
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Can you ID our Virginia Toads? You are given a photo and county in Virginia, and from this, you must determine which species of Toad (Anaxyrus) is pictured. It is not tricky... if you know your toads. Average score is ~60%
Questions: 6 Test Style: Multiple Choice Review Material: Understanding Toad Identification |
Treefrog ID Test Moderate
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Can you ID our Virginia Treefrogs? You are given a photo and county in Virginia, and from this, you must determine which species of Holarctic Treefrog (Hyla) is pictured. Average score is ~55%
Questions: 10 Test Style: Multiple Choice Review Material: Frog Guide |
Turtle ID Test Moderate
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Can you ID our Virginia Turtles? You are given a photo, and from this, you must determine which species of Turtle is pictured. Average score is ~50%
Questions: 10 Test Style: Multiple Choice Review Material: Turtle Guide |
