Join us for a super spooky pre-Halloween chat with Neftali (Nefti) Camacho, Herpetology Collections Manager at the LA County Natural History Museum! We’ll talk about his history at various departments within the Natural History Museum and his passion for all things out of the ordinary. We’ll also hear about (and maybe meet some members) of his collection of 40+ pets, including snakes, lizards, and insects. Not only is Nefti my boss of three years, but he’s also one of the coolest people you will ever meet!
PROFESSIONAL: Neftali Camacho
DEPARTMENT: LA Natural History Museum, Herpetology Department
FUN FACT: Nefti has presented some of his live creatures for the LA Oddities Flea Market at the Globe Theatre!
Nefti worked in marine biodiversity and ichthyology at the Natural History Museum before becoming the collections manager for the herpetology department in 2010. In herpetology, he maintains a collection of over 18,000 preserved reptile and amphibian specimens!
LEAD: Lindsey Lent