Reptiles

Lizards:
95% of the time a good view of lizards and the like will include all of its back and side in the same view, head pattern is visible, tail length at least roughly visible.

Carlia Skinks:
Carlia skinks are a taxa commonly submitted but they are hard to ID. If a player sees any skink with red lines on it, they should look out for a couple features such as : Without these photos Carlia are very hard to ID.
 * how many fingers? 4 vs 5?
 * Of the ear hole! I This seems weird but you have to count scale lobules pointing into the ear. The picture doesn't need to be close up, it's just an angle most people don't get!
 * Of the back scales, looking straight down. To see how many keels are on each scale.

Snakes

 * 1) Do not get too close!
 * 2) Avoid using phone zoom if possible
 * 3) try include a photo of overall body form
 * 4) BE CAREFUL