Re: Can't decide on a class pet.... question for Angela

Posted by Heidi/1st/PA on 7/26/07

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On 7/07/07, mm wrote:
> On 7/06/07, Angela wrote:
>> Hello! I had a red eared slider for 5 years, but sold it
>> to another teacher before I changed jobs. I loved it!!!
>> That was with 2nd grade. Now, I will be teaching K. I
>> want something that is different than the "typical" class
>> pet like a guinea pig or fish. I thought about a
>> hedgehog, but I am afraid of the spines. I would like
>> something low maintenance and, from what I can tell, the
>> best bet would be a beta, rat, or frogs. Any other
>> suggestions???? THanks!
>
>What kind of cage did you keep your RES in? We have a baby
one at home and we have it in a small glass aquariam. What
kind of things did you use to keep the tank clean??? Ours
gets so dirty quick! I am thinking about taking the turtle to
school this year as a class pet to go along with our guinea
pig. I love having a guinea pig vs. hamsters. The guinea pig
is very social and big enough to hold without squirming away.
The kids would bring in carrots, celery, apples , etc. for
her - which also promoted healthy lunches!! She always knew
when it was lunchtime and would start squeaking for food! My
1st graders loved her!!

Posts on this thread, including this one

• Can't decide on a class pet.... former RES turtle owner, 7/06/07, by Angela.
• Re: Can't decide on a class pet.... former RES turtle owner, 7/06/07, by Dana.
• Re: Can't decide on a class pet.... former RES turtle owner, 7/07/07, by mm.
• Re: Can't decide on a class pet.... question for Angela, 7/26/07, by Heidi/1st/PA.
• Re: Can't decide on a class pet.... question for Angela, 7/26/07, by Dianna.
• Re: Can't decide on a class pet.... question for Angela, 8/30/07, by Cindy.
• Re: Can't decide on a class pet...try a Degu (or 2), 10/16/07, by artaz.
• Re: Can't decide on a class pet.... question for Angela, 10/23/07, by Amy.