Informative speech

Your teacher is so nice! Actually giving you 6-8 minutes. My teachers were not as friendly. My very first speech was one minute long and no more :(((( good luck. Although I'm sure you won't new it. Good outline but remember 6-8 minutes goes fast. Especially when you're talking about something you love :)

Here is a more detailed outline. I thought about showing pictures throughout the speech but that will take too much time away from the content.

Intro/History
- Snakes are not evil, slimy, or gross.
- Ball pythons and their natural habitat.
- How they got their name.
Housing/Husbandry
- What type of tank or tub setup required.
- Temperature and humidity requirements.
- How to care for a ball python.
Why they make great pets
- Their small size makes them easy to house. Only the largest of female ball pythons will get over five feet.
- The most docile snake to keep as a pet.
- They only get to an average of four to five feet.
- They are very cool pets. Many people are fascinated by snakes.
Morphs/Genetics
- Many different ball pythons morphs and genetic variations.
- Genetic variations, or morphs, include unique colors and patterns.
- It’s still a ball python, just a different color and has a different pattern.
Conclusion
- Reasons to rescue a ball python instead of buying one from the pet store.
- Go over what you have discussed and answer any questions.

Is that too much? Should I narrow it down more? People will be asking a lot of questions at the end but that's to be expected and is what happened last week with other's informative speeches.

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Originally Posted by evan385

Here is a more detailed outline. I thought about showing pictures throughout the speech but that will take too much time away from the content.

Intro/History
- Snakes are not evil, slimy, or gross.
- Ball pythons and their natural habitat.
- How they got their name.
Housing/Husbandry
- What type of tank or tub setup required.
- Temperature and humidity requirements.
- How to care for a ball python.
Why they make great pets
- Their small size makes them easy to house. Only the largest of female ball pythons will get over five feet.
- The most docile snake to keep as a pet.
- They only get to an average of four to five feet.
- They are very cool pets. Many people are fascinated by snakes.
Morphs/Genetics
- Many different ball pythons morphs and genetic variations.
- Genetic variations, or morphs, include unique colors and patterns.
- It’s still a ball python, just a different color and has a different pattern.
Conclusion
- Reasons to rescue a ball python instead of buying one from the pet store.
- Go over what you have discussed and answer any questions.

Is that too much? Should I narrow it down more? People will be asking a lot of questions at the end but that's to be expected and is what happened last week with other's informative speeches.

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your "informative speech" seems to be all one sided, all pro no con. if your really trying to tell it it like it is. Then tell the down side of owning one too.

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Originally Posted by robinbanks

your "informative speech" seems to be all one sided, all pro no con. if your really trying to tell it it like it is. Then tell the down side of owning one too.

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I cant think of any downside to owning one lol!

Evan i would post some pics but they were all take with my iphone, only 4mp, they probably wouldnt come out good if you were to blow them up on a big screen but let me know if youd still like me to post them...

Maybe print out copies of the care sheet from here and pass them out to the class for them to read.

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Originally Posted by robinbanks

your "informative speech" seems to be all one sided, all pro no con. if your really trying to tell it it like it is. Then tell the down side of owning one too.

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:confused::confused::confused:
Will you please inform us of these downsides you are talking about?

I have great news! I bought a travel box and have spoken with security and they said I could use my ball python in a speech as long as my instructor says it's okay and calls them. Told them i'm bringing one that is 3.5 feet. Should I just stick with her or take my pastel instead? Also just going to wing it on the speech after I rehearse a basic outline. I only have 8 minutes and need to compress some of the info. With using my ball in my speech plus answering questions I would be surprised if I don't go over.

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Originally Posted by evan385

I have great news! I bought a travel box and have spoken with security and they said I could use my ball python in a speech as long as my instructor says it's okay and calls them. Told them i'm bringing one that is 3.5 feet. Should I just stick with her or take my pastel instead? Also just going to wing it on the speech after I rehearse a basic outline. I only have 8 minutes and need to compress some of the info. With using my ball in my speech plus answering questions I would be surprised if I don't go over.

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I'd go with whichever one handles stress the easiest. Last thing you want is to bring one in and have them go off feed for 6 months because of it. You'll go over the time limit I'm sure, people are going to want to handle the snake, and the girls will start with the "ewwww omg I can't touch it" stuff lol.

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Originally Posted by C&H Exotic Morphs

:confused::confused::confused:
Will you please inform us of these downsides you are talking about?

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OK maybe downside was the wrong word.
All i meant was, These things can live 20-30 years or even more. That's a very very long time. If someone buys a baby snake when they are 20 years old, there is a good chance that it will still be alive when they are 50 years old. This should be a big factor when it comes to opting to own one and selling one.

They are naturally born escape artists, and they are usually very hard to find once thy have escaped. I have found that once mine has escaped and been out for a week or so is when its most likely to bite. Which leads into the next topic.

It is inevitable that you will be bitten. They are easily startled and that's pretty much their first reaction. It's not the snakes fault if it bites, it's just instinct. Can't blame the snake for being a snake.

Having a pet snake is not for everyone. Even if some kid really really wants one. The novelty of owning a snake wears off quick. Then it's soon forgotten and starved to death or dies of thirst.

guess the last one was kind of negative but, it happens a whole lot more than you would like to think.

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Originally Posted by robinbanks

OK maybe downside was the wrong word.
All i meant was, These things can live 20-30 years or even more. That's a very very long time. If someone buys a baby snake when they are 20 years old, there is a good chance that it will still be alive when they are 50 years old. This should be a big factor when it comes to opting to own one and selling one.

They are naturally born escape artists, and they are usually very hard to find once thy have escaped. I have found that once mine has escaped and been out for a week or so is when its most likely to bite. Which leads into the next topic.

It is inevitable that you will be bitten. They are easily startled and that's pretty much their first reaction. It's not the snakes fault if it bites, it's just instinct. Can't blame the snake for being a snake.

Having a pet snake is not for everyone. Even if some kid really really wants one. The novelty of owning a snake wears off quick. Then it's soon forgotten and starved to death or dies of thirst.

guess the last one was kind of negative but, it happens a whole lot more than you would like to think.

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None of these are downsides. Just things that someone should consider before buying a pet(any pet).

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Originally Posted by C&H Exotic Morphs

None of these are downsides. Just things that someone should consider before buying a pet(any pet).

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Thats why she corrected herself and said downside was not the right word ;)