Requirement
2. How many species there are, and where, plus a local list
Required
The approximate number of species and their general geographic distribution in the United States, discussed with your counselor. Then a list of the most common species in your own area or state, which is the list requirement 9(b) will be drawn from.
Notes and warnings
Note. The local list this produces is the working list for the rest of the badge: requirement 4 draws its unprotected six from your area, and requirement 9(b) needs eight species identified by sight.
Where this step comes from
- Reptile and Amphibian Study Merit Badge Requirements (Merit Badge Hub, last modified 2025-09-19), Requirement 2