Reptilia Collection

Take something home with you from the Natural History Shop
General Museum poster. Drawing of a child leading a dinosaur out of the Museum, with the slogan Take something home with you from the Natural History [Museum] Shop, South Kensington, London

Awful changes cartoon
Satirical lithograph cartoon by Henry T De la Beche c.1830, depicting Charles Lyell (centre) as Professor Ichthyosaurus

RF - Hawksbill sea turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) swimming over a coral reef. Whilst a Predatory bandcheek wrasse (Oxycheilinus digrammus)

Varanus komodoensis, Komodo Dragon, rear view

Crested Gecko (Correlophus Ciliates) in captivity, New Caledonia, Pacific

Ichthyosaurus acutirostris
A fossil specimen of the extinct fish-like marine reptile Ichthyosaurus acutirostris from Germany. It lived during the Lower Jurassic period 205-180 million years ago

Ahaetulla prasina, Short-nosed vine snake
Hand-coloured engraving from An account of Indian Serpents collected on the coast of Coromandel. The Patrick Russell Collection 1796 Date: 1796

Desert Spider Ball Python or Royal Python -Python regius-, male

Scleromochlus were bipedal reptiles that grew to around 3 feet long. They lived around 200 million years during the end of the Triassic period. Illustration by Neave Parker

Ornithosuchus
An illustration by Neave Parker of the Ornithosuchus, a thecodont, an extinct bipedal reptile closedly related to the dinosaur. It lived around 185 million years ago

Awful changes cartoon
Satirical pen and ink cartoon by Henry T De la Beche c.1830, depicting Charles Lyell (centre) as Professor Ichthyosaurus

Santa Cruz Galapagos tortoise (Chelonoidis nigra porteri) feeding on grass, Santa Cruz Highlands, Galapagos

The Wealden, restorations, Crystal Palace Park
Original artwork by Walter Ray Woods for Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins

Iguanodon and Hylaeosaurus
Sheet 3 of a series of posters by Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins c. 1862, showing Iguanodon and Hylaeosaurus. Date: circa 1862

Ptychozoon kohli, flying gecko
Hand coloured lithograph from final volume of Erpetologie Generale ou Histoire Naturelle complcte des Reptiles (1854) by A.M.C. Dumeril, G. Bibron, and A. Dumeril

Coprolite, fossil dung
A coprolite is a fossilized dropping, perhaps from a Dinosaur. Length 29cm

Liopleurodon vertebra
A fossil vertebra from the pliosaur, Liopleurodon. These were carnivorous marine reptiles that lived during the time of the dinosaurs. This specimen was discovered in Kimmeridge, Southern England

Komodo Dragon -Varanus komodoensis-, Rinca Island, Komodo National Park, Indonesia

Green turtles (Chelonia mydas) resting on the seabed. This turtle is found in warm tropical waters. It is herbivorous and feeds on algae and sea grasses

Galapagos land iguana (Conolophus subcristatus). This lizard is endemic to the Galapagos Islands, inhabiting the drier areas

Sceloporus asper, spiny lizard
Illustration of a spiny lizard from Proceedings of the Zoological Society of London (1897). This illustration is on display in the Darwin Centre at the Natural History Museum, London

Mosasaur: Platycarpus ictericus
Giant marine reptile. 83-81 million year old specimen from the Late Cretaceous, Kansas, USA

Green turtles mating. The green turtle (Chelonia mydas) is critically under threat of extinction and is a protected species. Photographed off Sipadan, Sabah, Malaysia

American crocodile (Crocodylus acutus) shows off its teeth. Jardines de la Reina, Gardens of the Queen National Park, Cuba. Caribbean Sea

Plesiosaur sketch
A sketch of the plesiosaur fossil discovered by Mary Anning

Panther chameleon (Furcifer pardalis) sitting on branch with black background, Nosy Faly, Madagascar

Marine iguana (Amblyrhynchus cristatus) swimming underwater, Fernandina Island, Galapagos

Wall Gecko (Tarentola mauritanica), Majorca, Spain, Europe

Paradox Super Fire Ball Python or Royal Python -Python regius-, male

Ophthalmosaurus icenius was a common ichthyosaur that lived during the middle Jurassic period. This specimen was discovered in Oxford clay

Green turtle (Chelonia mydas) feeding on on Turtlegrass (Thalassia testudinum) seagrass bed. The Bahamas

Marine iguanas (Amblyrhynchus cristatus) silhouettes at sunset, Punta Vicente Roca, Isabela Island, Galapagos

Green turtle (Chelonia mydas) with rays of sunlight, black and white image, Akumal, Caribbean Sea, Mexico, July. Second place in the Visions of our Nature 2018

Bungarus fasciatus, Banded Krait
Snake skin mounted on paper, The Patrick Russell Collection c.1790 Date: circa 1790

Royal Python -Python regius-, Mojave Razor, female, Markus Theimer reptile breeding, Austria

Plate 102 from the John Reeves Collection (Zoology)
Plate 102 from the John Reeves Collection of Zoological Drawings from Canton, China 1774-1856

Snake skeleton by Albertus Seba
Tab 107 illustrating a section of snake skeleton from Thesaurus, by Albertus Seba

Lord Lionel Walter Rothschild (1868-1937)
Lord Rothschild, founder of the Natural History Museum at Tring, riding on the back of a giant tortoise

Green turtles (Chelonia mydas) swimming with angelfish, Punta Vicente Roca, Isabela Island, Galapagos

Marine iguana (Amblyrhynchus cristatus) on shore, Punta Moreno, Isabela Island, Galapagos

King cobra (Ophiophagus hannah) in strike pose, Malaysia

Portrait of a Green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) in morning light. Sipadan Island, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia. Celebes Sea

Pen and ink sketch by B. Waterhouse Hawkins
Sketch on the reverse of a letter dated 24 October 1855, written to Professor Richard Owen from Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins Date: 1855

Acanthostega
Model of one of the earliest tetrapods, animals with back-bones capable of living on land. This Acanthostega lived during the late Devonian of East Greenland

Dicynodon, Labyrinthodon & Rhyncosaurus
Sketch design for models to be constructed at Crystal Palace. Watercolour painting by Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins, 1809-1889

Reptile Gallery, November 1889
The Reptile Gallery displayed a collection of stuffed specimens and skeletons of reptiles, including crocodiles, lizards, snakes and tortoises

Dinosaur tail bones
From a Palaeontology field trip in Niger, West Africa

Cheirotherium footprint
Footprints of Cheirotherium stortonense, an extinct reptile, on a slab of Triassic sandstone from Storeton, Cheshire, UK

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"Exploring the Fascinating World of Reptilia: From Captive Crested Geckos to Majestic Sea Turtles" Captivated by the beauty and uniqueness of reptiles, we delve into the captivating world with a glimpse at the stunning Crested Gecko (Correlophus Ciliates) in captivity, hailing from New Caledonia in the Pacific. Awful changes take a comical twist as we witness a cartoon depiction of these remarkable creatures, showcasing their incredible adaptability and charm. Dive into an underwater paradise as an RF - Hawksbill sea turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) gracefully swims over a vibrant coral reef, reminding us of the delicate balance within our oceans that they help maintain. The Natural History Shop offers you a chance to bring home a piece of this enchanting world with unique reptilian treasures waiting to be discovered – take something special with you and let your fascination grow. Venture into Komodo National Park in Indonesia where the mighty Komodo Dragon (Varanus komodoensis) roams freely on Rinca Island, leaving visitors awe-struck by its sheer size and ancient allure. Witness nature's gentle giants as Santa Cruz Galapagos tortoises (Chelonoidis nigra porteri) leisurely graze on grass amidst Santa Cruz Highlands – living relics that remind us of Earth's rich history. Step back in time to when dinosaurs roamed the earth; imagine encountering magnificent creatures like Iguanodon and Hylaeosaurus, whose fossils provide valuable insights into prehistoric life. Get up close and personal with Varanus komodoensis, better known as Komodo Dragons – marvel at their impressive rear view while appreciating their role as apex predators in their natural habitat.