Reptile row: a living collection of Arizona reptiles
Located in the halls of the Life Sciences A-wing is a living collection of Arizona native reptiles that include several species of rattlesnakes and Gila Monsters. Take a self-guided tour through the halls to view the many living snakes and reptiles of Arizona. The collection features:
- Arizona Ridge-nosed Rattlesnake, the state reptile
- “Hector,” a rare albino Western Diamond Backed Rattlesnake
- Gila Monster, one of two venomous lizards in the world
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Desert Grassland Whiptail Lizards – a parthenogenetic species
Life Sciences Center Living Collections
Life Sciences A-wing
451 East Tyler Mall
Tempe, AZ 85281
Phone: (480) 965-3396
Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (closed on holidays)
Guided tours for groups are available by appointment based on availability