This exhibition closed September 7, 1998.
Check out the Museum's current exhibition, Lizards & Snakes: Alive!, October 16, 2010–April 3, 2011

Mysterious. Misunderstood. The long, fascinating history of reptiles, and their amazing diversity of forms, inspires us to look closely, to get behind the myths, and discover the reality. "REPTILES Real and Robotic," inhabit the Museum February 21 through September 7, 1998.

REPTILES! is dedicated to the memory of Laurence M. Klauber, a naturalist by avocation, world-renowned in the field of herpetology, foremost authority on rattlesnakes, and esteemed patron of the San Diego Natural History Museum.

What is a reptile? And what isn't? How do you know if a snake is venomous? Find the answer to this and other questions our scientists are asked most often. See our FAQs on Reptiles and Amphibians and our FAQs on Rattlesnakes. The Field Guide provides an introduction to many of the reptiles of our region. A glimpse into world-renowned rattlesnake authority Laurence Klauber's life of research and exploration -- field journals, photos, specimens, writings. Name that Reptile! -- a game for Kids. Match Mesozoic era reptiles to their names and make a book to color and keep. See the Herpetology Department for information about the Museum's collection, checklists of Reptiles of Baja California and Reptiles of San Diego County, recommended books, and other resources. Resources for Teachers include a reptiles workshop, Docent outreach and Museum tours, K-3 Science Workshops -- and a Teacher's Guide to REPTILES! Designed and developed by our own exhibitions staff in collaboration with Kokoro, Inc., REPTILES! is the first robotic reptile exhibition ever. Following its stay at the Museum it will travel to venues around the world. Read more about the exhibit -- what you'll see -- and the design team and the inspiration that guided them.

Thanks to our friends and supporters who made this exhibition possible.

REPTILES! was designed and developed by the San Diego Natural History Museum.
Robots were conceived and constructed by Kokoro Dinosaurs.

Photo: Bornean Forest Dragon, Gonocephalus doriae doriae - Gail Shumway

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