Class pet help?

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Originally Posted by JLC

I think a corn snake or similar colubrid would be a good idea. They can be maintained easily in glass tanks without a lot of the heroics necessary to maintain the proper temps and security for a shy ball python.

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Agree.. The garter snake idea is not bad but keep in mind they are a musking snake. If it is being handled and decides its not happy I doubt the kids will like it much when they get to smell its stinky musk. Or when their fingers & hands smell funny after they have touched it.

That said. Yes any snake can "pee" on you to show its not happy but musking snakes are much stinkier then any others in this situation.

A corn would probably be best. Much more affordable and less likely to develop any health problems due to improper housing since they do not require the strict high heat & humidity of some other snakes.

I would also let ppl know that this is a school project. A lot of companies and ppl might be willing to discount or give you the items you need. You can also try ot give out advertising in the school newsletter in leiu of items needed.

I would also stress probably not letting the students give the snake the food. Watching is one thing but most of the bites on here are from feeding responses. It would be very sad to have your program shut down because of that.

I also work at a school as an aide to second and third grade. The kids are currently learning about bp's and eventually will get to meet my Elizabeth and Henry. They get their sheds when they happen and currently have them hanging up on the board. It is pretty cool. There are some that are a little scared but really it is the whole "snake misconception" thing. Typically my sons friends that come over are nervous at first...but in about 4 minutes they are asking to hold them. These are kids anywhere from 5 to 13...so I love we are hooking em early!!!:banana:

Get a Milksnake. There colors would be so intriguing to the students.

Daniel

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Originally Posted by Simpson Balls

Get a Milksnake. There colors would be so intriguing to the students.

Daniel

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I looked for a milksnake, but the pretty adult ones are too expensive - usually over $100. :( Also think it makes sense to get a female corn, since I can breed her with my male corn (when he's old enough).

I'm planning to go see that corn snake from CL tomorrow, and will let you all know what happens! :)

Btw, I wrote my own caresheet on Corn Snakes, to give the kids when we start. Could somebody here with corn knowledge take a look for me? I used the caresheet on here as a guide, but put things into my own words...

Good luck with that adult cornsnake! I did ask my BF's mom about her co worker, and got a little info. If you need anymore info, let me know! I can ask more.