Herp Tracker

Herp Tracker is a dedicated field data collection tool designed for herpetologists, biologists, environmental researchers, and citizen scientists surveying reptiles and amphibians. Easily record survey transects, map observations, capture specimen photos, and log detailed morphological and environmental parameters using a standardized survey dictionary. KEY FEATURES: • Real-Time Transect Recording: Track survey routes on an interactive map. Automatically monitor distance walked, total survey duration, and observation density. • Precise Point & Observation Logging: Drop points anywhere along your route with automatic GPS coordinate capture, elevation, and location accuracy. • Comprehensive Herpetological Data Dictionary: Log standardized attributes for every finding: - Species identification (integrated catalog of reptile and amphibian species) - Development stage (adult, subadult, juvenile, larva, egg, etc.) - Sex determination (male, female, undetermined) - Observation type (visual observation, shed skin, roadkill, calls/vocalizations...) - Detection / collection method (visual encounter survey, cover turning...) - Habitat & water body classification (standing water, flowing streams, woodland, grassland, rock outcrops...) - Abundance counts and detailed field notes • Georeferenced Specimen Photos: Attach multiple field photos to each finding. Photos are linked directly to observation records and preserved in full quality. • Seamless Export & GIS Integration: - CSV: Clean tabular data formatted for Excel, R, SPSS, and database entry. - KML / KMZ: Rich geographic packages bundling interactive balloons and embedded photos, ready for Google Earth and GIS software (QGIS, ArcGIS). • Full Backup & Restore: Archive your entire survey history and photo library into standalone ZIP backups for secure storage or migration across devices. • Offline First & Privacy Focused: Built for remote fieldwork. All data, maps, and media remain strictly on your device. No user accounts, no cloud dependencies, and zero data tracking.