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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 fell 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. 

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.
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. 

Questions: 10
​Test Style: Multiple Choice
Review Material: ​American Bullfrog vs Green Frog​
Bullfrog or 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?
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Questions: 20
​Test Style: Multiple Choice
Review Material: ​Salamander Guide | Potential New Dusky Species 
Dusky ID Test

Harmless or Potentially Dangerous?     Basic

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Can you ID Virginia's dangerous snakes? You are given a photo and you must decide which of our Pit Vipers it is... if it is one at all.

Questions: 10
​Test Style: Multiple Choice
Review Material: ​Snake Guide ​
Harmless or Potentially Dangerous?

Salamander or Lizard?     Elementary 

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This is a simple test to see if you can distinguish a lizard from a salamander. Though they have a similar body plan, lizards are reptiles and salamanders are amphibians.
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Questions: 10
​Test Style: Multiple Choice
Salamander or Lizard?

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.
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Questions: 10
​Test Style: Multiple Choice
Review Material: ​Southern Leopard Frog | Pickerel Frog
Southern Leopard or 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. 
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Questions:
 5
​Test Style: Multiple Choice
Review Material: Plestiodon Skinks -- Getting it Right
Skink Test

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.
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Questions:
6
​Test Style: Multiple Choice
Review Material: Understanding Toad Identification 
Toad Test

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.
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Questions: 10
​Test Style: Multiple Choice
Review Material: Frog Guide
Treefrog Test

Herp Trivia

Herps & Habitat     ​Basic

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It is good to know what herp you can expect to see in the habitat you are currently in. How well do you know herp habitat?
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Questions: 10
​Test Style: Multiple Choice
Herps & Habitat

Snake Myths     ​Basic

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​Can you separate snake fact from fiction?
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Questions: 10
​Test Style: True/False
Snake Myths
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