My Nature Lab

Today’s Open Lab theme is Ectotherm. What does this actually mean? How do reptiles and amphibians deal with changing temperatures and climate? Here is the animal line-up for our lessons.

Green Iguana
Coastal Carpet Python
Red-eared Slider
Burmese Python
Australian Green Treefrog
Crested Gecko
Argentine Giant Tegu

Open Lab Theme - July 9, 2026

Superpowers

Do reptiles and amphibians have superpowers? Not in the sense like Superman or Spiderman, but they do have some incredible adaptions that make them seem like they do. Let’s learn about a few of them today during Open Lab. Open Lab opens at 10 AM and we will start our lessons at 10:15 AM with the schedule repeating every two hours.

Heat Vision - Ball Pythons
Wall Walking - Gargoyle Gecko
Body Armor - Red-footed Tortoise
Chemical Weapons - Sonoran Desert Toad
Super Strength - Green Anaconda
Regeneration - Tiger Salamander
Sixth Sense - Cornsnake

The Lab is going dark. 🐍🎧✨

Join us for a Silent Disco at My Nature Lab during our World Snake Day 2026 celebration!

July 18th - 8:30 PM to 10:30 PM
Register On Our Website: https://www.mynaturelab.org/event-details/silent-disco-lights-out-at-the-lab

Dance under red lights, explore the Lab after hours, choose your music channel, and help support Colorado Snake Conservation.

This is not just a party — it’s a fundraiser for the animals, education programs, and conservation work that make the Lab possible.

🌙 Lights out
🎧 Silent disco headphones
🐍 World Snake Day vibes
🍻 Drinks included
💛 Super Supporter tickets include special recognition
🎟️ Limited space

Come dance in the dark for snakes.