The Santa Fe Reptile and Bug Museum

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The Santa Fe Reptile and Bug Museum The Santa Fe Reptile and Bug Museum is a new nonprofit organization founded to continue the education Like our page for updates!

We currently do not have a physical location, but we will soon!

The Museum will be open on Monday, October 12 from 12-5! The Pallid Desert Hairy Scorpion is a more pale version of the ...
10/12/2026

The Museum will be open on Monday, October 12 from 12-5! The Pallid Desert Hairy Scorpion is a more pale version of the Arizona desert hairy. These are the largest scorpions in the US, sometimes reaching lengths of 4-5 inches. Despite its impressive size and willingness to sting, the venom is not especially powerful and stings from this species are not considered. medically significant. Like nearly all scorpions, they glow when exposed to UV light!

Julian the Dumeril's BoaThe Museum is OPEN Tuesdays-Saturdays from 10-6, and on Sundays from 12-4. Visit our website for...
10/11/2026

Julian the Dumeril's Boa

The Museum is OPEN Tuesdays-Saturdays from 10-6, and on Sundays from 12-4. Visit our website for more info, including our “Bug Ball” fundraising event!

Despite their unsettling name, rabid wolf spiders do not carry rabies, as it is impossible for spiders to carry that dis...
10/10/2026

Despite their unsettling name, rabid wolf spiders do not carry rabies, as it is impossible for spiders to carry that disease! They get the name from their rapid, erratic movements when hunting and evading predators. Like most wolf spiders, they are visual hunters and chase down insect prey. Like all wolf spiders, they are harmless to people.

The Museum is OPEN Tuesdays-Saturdays from 10-6, and on Sundays from 12-4. Visit our website for more info, including our “Bug Ball” fundraising event!

Surinam horned frogs belong to a group of frogs known as "Pac Man Frogs" because their rotund bodies and huge mouths rem...
10/09/2026

Surinam horned frogs belong to a group of frogs known as "Pac Man Frogs" because their rotund bodies and huge mouths reminded someone of the video game! These frogs rely on camouflage to hide, partially buried, in mud or dead leaves. They wait for unsuspecting prey to walk by and then burst out and grab them with their tongue and they swallow it whole. Anything that fits might be on the menu, including smaller pac man frogs!

The Museum is OPEN Tuesdays-Saturdays from 10-6, and on Sundays from 12-4. Visit our website for more info, including our “Bug Ball” fundraising event!

Mavis, the Mexican Rosy Boa! Rosy boas are a smaller species of boa, rarely exceeding 3 feet in length. Mavis is one of ...
10/09/2026

Mavis, the Mexican Rosy Boa! Rosy boas are a smaller species of boa, rarely exceeding 3 feet in length. Mavis is one of our most gentle ambassador animals!

The Museum is OPEN Tuesdays-Saturdays from 10-6, and on Sundays from 12-4. Visit our website for more info, including our “Bug Ball” fundraising event!

Rosa the tarantula next to her recently molted exoskeleton. At 27 years old, Rosa is our oldest tarantula! Most spiders ...
10/07/2026

Rosa the tarantula next to her recently molted exoskeleton. At 27 years old, Rosa is our oldest tarantula! Most spiders stop molting after they reach adulthood, but female tarantulas continue to molt roughly once a year after they become adults, likely contributing to their remarkable longevity. Rosa a Chilean Rose Tarantula.

The Museum is OPEN Tuesdays-Saturdays from 10-6, and on Sundays from 12-4. Visit our website for more info, including our “Bug Ball” fundraising event!

10/07/2026

Puppy wagon! These guys are on a socialization outing from Assitance Dogs of the West, and they stopped by the Museum!

Who says snakes can't be cute? Ball pythons are the most commonly kept snake species in the world and are bred in captiv...
10/07/2026

Who says snakes can't be cute? Ball pythons are the most commonly kept snake species in the world and are bred in captivity by the thousands as pets. However, many purchasers are unprepared for the fact that these snakes may live 25-30 years on average, with the record being over 60 years! Be sure to research before acquiring any pet reptile. If you do think a ball python is right for you, consider adopting one for a reptile rescue!

The Museum is OPEN Tuesdays-Saturdays from 10-6, and on Sundays from 12-4. Visit our website for more info, including our “Bug Ball” fundraising event!

Frog Eye! This is one of our White's tree frogs. They are not actually white, they are named after John White, the man w...
10/06/2026

Frog Eye! This is one of our White's tree frogs. They are not actually white, they are named after John White, the man who first described them. They are native to Australia and New Guinea. Captive bred specimens are popular in the pet trade, but potential keepers should research their care well before purchase, as they require specialized care which differs substantially from typical frogs in that they need warmer and drier climates than most other tree frogs.
The Museum is OPEN Tuesdays-Saturdays from 10-6, and on Sundays from 12-4. Visit our website for more info, including our “Bug Ball” fundraising event!

10/04/2026

Whipspider prey capture! This is a juvinile Baja whipspider capturing a cockroach.

The Museum is OPEN Tuesdays-Saturdays from 10-6, and on Sundays from 12-4. Visit our website for more info, including our “Bug Ball” fundraising event! www.bugandreptile.org

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8380 Cerrillos Road Suite 108
Santa Fe, NM
87507

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(505) 695-8569

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