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sick betta

by olivia

Jan 26, 2009

my betta has worms i believe and dont know what to treat it with anybody know? thanks olivia

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Eat what

by sammy

Feb 27, 2009

I found one too but its March and i don't know what it eats or how to feed it!

Ps I need to know its life cicle

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sammy On 2/27/09, sammy wrote: > I found one too but its March and i don't know what it eats > or how to feed it! By "it" I mean a Wooly bear!! > > Ps I need to know its life cicle

Feb 27, 2009

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Beta Fish

by Cathy

Mar 12, 2009

I have who appears to have lost it's site. It will go to the food make an attempt to eat it and misses! It also goes to the top of the tank for air and it's fins may be turning white at the edges. Any idea what is going on?

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boy or girl

by alyssa

Mar 12, 2009

how can u tell if they are a boy are girl

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Vance Walker On 3/12/09, alyssa wrote: > how can u tell if they are a boy are girl

Assuming you're not referring to your students, what are you sexing? (Neither the "subject" nor the "body" tells.)

Vance

PS: On second thought, I've seen some kids I was not sure about, too.

Apr 18, 2009

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gerbils?

by Sherie

Apr 2, 2009

Hi,

Does anyone have gerbils in their classroom? I am considering them for next year. I have read that they are more friendly than hamsters and don't bite. Also, that since they are desert animals, they don't drink as much or produce as much liquid waste as other rodents, therefore, you don't have to clean the litter as often. I would defi...See More

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Gerbil fan Sherie, I do love gerbils but I can't say they are the ideal classroom pet. They are extremely fast moving so not good to take out as they will make a break for it. Also you better ensure the enclosure is never left open by the kids. So they are not a pet to be handled that much...more one to be watched. They are very entertaining to watch however ...See More

Apr 15, 2009

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I had a hedgehog once

by cag

May 22, 2009

I had a hedgehog for a classroom pet when I taught second grade. It tied in perfectly with a story they read that year, "Hedgie Bakes A Cake".

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sick betta

by Po

May 25, 2009

I feed my betta a pea, once a week, but this time I think it got stuck in his throat, it was partially out for 10 to 15 minutes, it's not showing anymore but he is very lifeless and just lays on his leaf, tried to feed him a pellet but can't eat it. I was afraid to catch him and pull it out with tweezers, thought it was too stressful for him and ma...See More

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Russian tortoise

by new teacher

Jun 15, 2009

Hi, I am a new teacher and am considering getting a Russian Tortoise for my classroom. Has anyone had one of these before? Any suggestions? What do you do with them over the weekends? Of course I would bring it home during the summer and other long holidays but are they ok during weekends or would they have to be transported weekends as well?
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Susie I had a Russian tortoise as a classroom pet for many years. Unfortunately, she just died a few weeks ago from a bacterial infection. My experience with this pet was positive. She was a low maintenance pet and enjoyed her heat lamp, field greens, and exploring the classroom and outside. They also move quickly so keep an eye on it at all times. If yo...See MoreI had a Russian tortoise as a classroom pet for many years. Unfortunately, she just died a few weeks ago from a bacterial infection. My experience with this pet was positive. She was a low maintenance pet and enjoyed her heat lamp, field greens, and exploring the classroom and outside. They also move quickly so keep an eye on it at all times. If you bring the tort outside, be sure that nothing has been sprayed on the grass.

Several things you should know:

**As with any reptile, these torts carry salmonella on their shells. Hand washing is a must for you and students if they handle them. We kept hand sanitizer by her cage at all times. **They scratch when picked up. Warn students of that before letting them handle the tort. Sasha was dropped, thankfully a short distance on a rug, several times by students who didn't follow directions. **I had to take her to the vets; be sure to check with your veterinarian about whether or not they treat exotic animals. A tort is considered just that. My school district also required a certificate of health from the vet at the beginning of each school year to make sure she was free of parasites. **You must be extremely careful of letting them hibernate in the winter. Sasha did this winter and to my dismay did not completely clear herself out that's where the bacteria came from that killed her or so the vet thought. **Check the website that was listed or Google Russian tortoise care for complete info on this neat pet. **I also never let any of the students take her home over holidays and long weekends. **Don't keep her in an aquarium either. I used a long Rubbermaid tub for winter and a mesh reptile cage for the rest of the year. I also used that cheap green carpet like for decks and newspaper or shredded paper for her "nest". The cedar chips that were suggested on some websites were expensive and smelled. The carpet and shredded paper was easy to clean and inexpensive. **A heat stone worked very well to keep her enclosure warm in the winter. Be sure you have the correct lighting for your tort.

Finally, be aware that these tortoises can live for up to 80 years so be prepared to be in this for the long haul.

Best of luck with whatever pet you choose.

Susie

Jul 21, 2009

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Wendy We have a Russian Tortoise as a pet at home and he is great. We were told that they did not have to hibernate and so we don't allow him too. When he hears us coming he comes out and waits for his food and enjoys "hanging out" with us. They don't smell at all. We completely empty his "home" once every 2 months to clean out and we spot clean in betwe...See MoreWe have a Russian Tortoise as a pet at home and he is great. We were told that they did not have to hibernate and so we don't allow him too. When he hears us coming he comes out and waits for his food and enjoys "hanging out" with us. They don't smell at all. We completely empty his "home" once every 2 months to clean out and we spot clean in between. A great idea in the classroom! Our children love him.

On 7/21/09, Susie wrote: > I had a Russian tortoise as a classroom pet for many years. > Unfortunately, she just died a few weeks ago from a bacterial > infection. My experience with this pet was positive. She was a > low maintenance pet and enjoyed her heat lamp, field greens, and > exploring the classroom and outside. They also move quickly so > keep an eye on it at all times. If you bring the tort outside, > be sure that nothing has been sprayed on the grass. > > Several things you should know: > > **As with any reptile, these torts carry salmonella on their > shells. Hand washing is a must for you and students if they > handle them. We kept hand sanitizer by her cage at all times. > **They scratch when picked up. Warn students of that before > letting them handle the tort. Sasha was dropped, thankfully a > short distance on a rug, several times by students who didn't > follow directions. > **I had to take her to the vets; be sure to check with your > veterinarian about whether or not they treat exotic animals. A > tort is considered just that. My school district also required a > certificate of health from the vet at the beginning of each > school year to make sure she was free of parasites. > **You must be extremely careful of letting them hibernate in the > winter. Sasha did this winter and to my dismay did not > completely clear herself out that's where the bacteria came from > that killed her or so the vet thought. > **Check the website that was listed or Google Russian tortoise > care for complete info on this neat pet. > **I also never let any of the students take her home over > holidays and long weekends. > **Don't keep her in an aquarium either. I used a long Rubbermaid > tub for winter and a mesh reptile cage for the rest of the year. > I also used that cheap green carpet like for decks and newspaper > or shredded paper for her "nest". The cedar chips that were > suggested on some websites were expensive and smelled. The > carpet and shredded paper was easy to clean and inexpensive. > **A heat stone worked very well to keep her enclosure warm in the > winter. Be sure you have the correct lighting for your tort. > > Finally, be aware that these tortoises can live for up to 80 > years so be prepared to be in this for the long haul. > > Best of luck with whatever pet you choose. > > Susie

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On the road with bettas

by bob

Jun 29, 2009

hey i got these two bettas and i have to take them NC to KS and i don't know how. And i don't know what to do.

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On the road with bettas

by bob

Jun 29, 2009

Hey i got these two betas and i have to bring them with me from North Carolina to Kansas and i don't know what to do when on the road with them.

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bob On 6/29/09, bob wrote: > Hey i got these two betas and i have to bring them with me > from North Carolina to Kansas and i don't know what to do when > on the road with them. I need help because my big trip is TOMORROW. HELP ME PLEASE!!!!

Jun 29, 2009

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