Ultimate Herp Challenge
We are challenging you to find all 22 species of herptiles in Nova Scotia. This will not be an easy task and for every category you complete, you will earn one of four badges, the Frog Finder, Salamander Scout, Turtle Tracker or Snake Seeker. When you find all 22 species you will earn your fifth and final badge, the Ultimate Herper.
To enter the challenge, you must sign up online (https://forms.office.com/r/FnhAWyAi8j) so that we can track your progress. You can submit sightings through our Herp Atlas website, via email or through iNaturalist, just make sure you join the Nova Scotia Herp Atlas project. The atlas is a collaborative effort to learn about the abundance and distribution of reptile and amphibian species. You can help by getting outside and uploading all the reptiles and amphibians you see or hear.
Remember to herp responsibly, please follow all public health guidelines and minimize disturbance to wildlife.
For this challenge, everyone will start from the beginning and only sightings made after January 1, 2024 will be considered. Are you ready for the Ultimate Challenge?
