Herpetology B/C

[Kyanite]

Do we need to identify within a genus? For example, for the genus Nerodia, do we need to distinguish between water snakes and salt marsh snakes?

You arent supposed to be required to, though they may ask for key species and such. I have no idea how common this will be though.

I think you should, since the two species are on the list.
But, for example, since there are no snapping turtle species, you shouldn’t have to identify/answer questions about the specific species.

But cant there be multiple species considered "marsh" or salt marsh snakes?

[rc2000]

On the official SCIOLY list:

Family Viperidae
Sub Family Viperinae

However, Viperinae appear to only be native to Europe, Asia, and Africa. I could be wrong about this though. Anyone know what to make of this?

[Froggie]

You arent supposed to be required to, though they may ask for key species and such. I have no idea how common this will be though.

I think you should, since the two species are on the list.
But, for example, since there are no snapping turtle species, you shouldn’t have to identify/answer questions about the specific species.

But cant there be multiple species considered "marsh" or salt marsh snakes?

Oh oops, not species.
But there are still on the list, so I think you should be able to identify them.

[Kyanite]

I think you should, since the two species are on the list.
But, for example, since there are no snapping turtle species, you shouldn’t have to identify/answer questions about the specific species.

But cant there be multiple species considered "marsh" or salt marsh snakes?

Oh oops, not species.
But there are still on the list, so I think you should be able to identify them.

Agreed, I think they use the nick names to help narrow the field of IDs. Personally for my notes I have been going through the species list and choosing 3-6 photos to show some of the keystone species of each genus. ie for Geckos the Tokay Gecko due to its coloring, size and its call.

[Kyanite]

What information are you all putting on your notes? Mine have started to look sparse and I am trying to find more info to put in.

[Froggie]

What information are you all putting on your notes? Mine have started to look sparse and I am trying to find more info to put in.

All of the stuff in the rules; reproduction, habitat, etc.
I also have some other info that might be on tests.

[FireBird]

Does anyone know what the difference is between typhlopidae and leptotyphlopidae?

Based on what I have found, Typhlopidae encompasses blind snakes while Leptotyphlopidae is slender blind snakes.

[FireBird]

What information are you all putting on your notes? Mine have started to look sparse and I am trying to find more info to put in.

All of the stuff in the rules; reproduction, habitat, etc.
I also have some other info that might be on tests.

I know this isn't in the rules, but in my opinion it helps to have a separate category for adaptations. In this, I would include whether the reptile/amphibian that is being discussed is venomous, what colors it has, and any other ways that it has adapted to its habitat.

[Froggie]

What information are you all putting on your notes? Mine have started to look sparse and I am trying to find more info to put in.

All of the stuff in the rules; reproduction, habitat, etc.
I also have some other info that might be on tests.

I know this isn't in the rules, but in my opinion it helps to have a separate category for adaptations. In this, I would include whether the reptile/amphibian that is being discussed is venomous, what colors it has, and any other ways that it has adapted to its habitat.

Yeah, I have venomous as well as general info like defense strategies.
(Also if anyone would like to trade notes/tests that would be great, just PM me.)

[Kyanite]

All of the stuff in the rules; reproduction, habitat, etc.
I also have some other info that might be on tests.

I know this isn't in the rules, but in my opinion it helps to have a separate category for adaptations. In this, I would include whether the reptile/amphibian that is being discussed is venomous, what colors it has, and any other ways that it has adapted to its habitat.

Yeah, I have venomous as well as general info like defense strategies.
(Also if anyone would like to trade notes/tests that would be great, just PM me.)

Alright cool that is what I have for the most part too, just for some it looks small. Guess I will find out if its good at my first tournament

Also I am writing a B test for a tournament my High School is hosting, if you would like I could send the test to you after I have administered it.