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What a NARBC Show Looks Like

If you have never been to a reptile show, it is bigger than most people picture: a convention centre hall, aisles of tables, and hundreds of breeders who spent the year producing what is on them. These are photographs from past shows. This is what you are walking into.

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The floor
290+ tables

A convention-centre hall laid out in aisles, every table a different breeder or supplier. You will not see it all in one pass.

The animals
100% captive-bred

Racks of deli cups and display tubs at eye level. Ball pythons, geckos, colubrids, tortoises, inverts, and the odd thing you have never heard of.

The crowd
Doors at 10 AM

A queue before opening and a busy morning. Come at the doors for first pick, or after lunch if you would rather browse in space.

Everything else
Not just animals

Caging, bioactive supplies, feeders, plants, art and apparel — plus the USARK benefit auction on the Saturday night.

From the Floor

83 Photographs From Past Shows

Photography from past NARBC shows, credited as watermarked (Bill Love / Blue Chameleon Ventures and others). Click any photo to open it full size.

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Still Not Sure What to Expect?

Admission is a one-day pass: $15 for 13 and over, $10 for ages 6–12, and 5 and under free with a paid adult. There is nothing you need to bring. The full weekend schedule, hours and venue details are on the show page for the city nearest you.

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