Zoo To YouOur Very Own In-School
Field TripNovember 17, 2009
Here we are learning how to determine the gender of a turtle.
The belly of the male is concave (or flat) and the belly of a female is convex (or rounder).
The Red-Eared Slider Turtle and Malayan Box Turtle
Students listened to apresentation about the Red-
EaredSlider Turtle and the Malayan
BoxTurtle. Evidently, the Red-Eared
Slider Turtle used to be a more common pet until the
Box Turtle was introduced to Asia. The Red-Eared Slider Turtle is more aggressive and grows to be larger in size, so the Box Turtle is a more logical choice for a
household pet.
Tortoises vs. Turtles
We looked at the legs of these two
reptiles. Tortoises legs are designed for walking and Turtle’s legs are
designed for swimming. Most turtles only leave the water to lay
their eggs.
Tortoise
Turtle
The African Ball Python
We learned that the African Ball Python is NOT venemous.
Instead, it coils itself tightly around
its prey so they cannot breathe.
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