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Meet Our Animals!

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Gopher Snake

Bertha

Bertha is our biggest snake with the biggest personality! Her hobbies include: burrowing in her substrate, slithering in her playpen, and being best friends with our staff member, Morgan.

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Lung Fish

Kamongo

There are only six species of fish left on earth that breathe air, and Kamongo the Lung Fish is proud to be one of them. Hobbies include: coming up to breathe air, and eating leftover squid from class squid dissections.

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Leopard Geckos

Beso & Sammy

Tiny hands, big hearts! Beso & Sammy are friendly roommates who share hearty mealworm meals. Hobbies include: being misted, shedding skin, and having night vision.

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Pythons

Haku, Monty & Ludwig

The pythons are definitely our cuddliest snakes. Monty the python is one of our oldest animals-- he's lived at the workshop for almost 30 years! Their hobbies include: cuddling, rolling up into balls, and getting warm under their heat lamps.

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Bearded Dragons

Mimi & Drogo

Same species, two very different personalities! Mimi is the athletic one, and Drogo is more laid back. Hobbies include: devouring squash salads, doing push-ups, and climbing up your sweater and onto your head.

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Pacific Tree Frogs

Frogs!

Our frogs were born and raised in the workshop, having hatched from eggs we found at a local pond. Their hobbies include: trying to escape from their terrarium, eating crickets, and camouflaging.

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Blue Tongued Skink

Maurice

Named after one of the workshop's first supporters, Maurice has lived with us for almost 30 years! He could be accused of having a grumpy disposition, but he really loves to cuddle. Hobbies include: laying on your forearm, and eating anything you'll give him from your lunch (chicken, egg, strawberries...)

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Guinea Pigs

Randy & Prince

Fan favorites Randy & Prince are the most requested animals in the workshop! Their hobbies include: squeaking when they hear the fridge door open, eating carrots, and being held by students!

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Pink-Toe Tarantula

Tarantula

No, it's not a manicure-- this tarantula has pink toes! He's so fast that he's not ideal for handling, but he's great to observe. Hobbies include: eating crickets, molting, and climbing as high and fast as he can. 

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Corn Snakes

Gandalf, Blanca & Orinoko

Our smallest but quickest snakes -- all different and vibrant colors. Their hobbies include: curling into their box hides, slithering up your sleeve, and catching mice!

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Russian Tortoise

Shelly

Honorable mention for her long-time service: Shelly lived at the workshop for 30 years! She has since retired to live with staff member Natalie after the two became close. Her hobbies include: doing parkour in her terrarium, eating flowers, and taking warm baths. 

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Workshop Locations:

Mission  

3750 18th St,

(Church St between 17th and 18th)

San Francisco, CA 94114

(415) 621-1240

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Excelsior 

4458 Mission St,

San Francisco, CA 94112

(415) 594-9165

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Bayview 

50 Pomona St,

San Francisco, CA 94124

(inside Charles Drew Elementary)

paul@missionscienceworkshop.org

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