Trip to school?

[gen]

I teach first grade and my kids are really interested in hearing about my snake. I'm thinking of surprising them and bringing him to school one day before the end of the year. Do you guys think my bp will be okay there for the whole school day? I'd probably take him in a small rubbermaid I have. I guess I could take a heating pad too. What do you guys think?

[hhw]

Hrrm... I think a heating pad and a small container is a bad combination... unless the temperature is set very precisely. I think I'd rather keep him at room temperature than risk overheating.

[jotay]

They take them to shows for 2 days. I don't think a day at school would hurt
Use a small hand heat pouch and give him a hide for the small rubbermaid and you should be set. If ya have a tempgun be sure to take along to keep check of temps, that is important.

[JLC]

I do believe a day at room temperature won't hurt him a bit. If you're able to provide some supplemental heat, be sure you can measure it, as Jotay suggests. You might also consider putting him in a pillow-case and then put the pillow-case in the rubbermaid you plan on using. That will serve as a bit of insulation against chilling too quickly...and will also give him a place to hide when you're not showing him.

[Smulkin]

Indeed - or use an opaque rubbermaid to buffer him from the potential stress of all that action going on all around.

[JamminJonah]

Cool idea Gen and good work educating those kids! Gotta get to them before these stupid movies do haha seriously- being a teacher is the most important and least supported job around town. I have much respect and appreciation for anyone who teaches. Except for my math teacher freshman year of high school because that's why i don't understand math now.....

[gen]

Thanks Jonah! I really love what I do. It's always good to hear when someone appreciates us!

[lik3n]

if your school is anything like my school was, it was always warm. so he should be fine.....as everyone has said.

[gen]

I actually have a thermostat in my classroom so I can control the air/heat somewhat. Plus I'm in California, and it's June. So it shouldn't be a problem. I'll probably take him in on Monday.

[iceman25]

Rubbermaid with lots of paper stuffed in it and snakey in a pillow case is the way to go IMO Goodluck. Don't let the little kiddies hurt ur BP :wink: