If normal patterns are observed they can be placed with other animals. If an animal's health or behavior is questionable, it should be examined by a veterinarian. B. Animals must be housed in a clean, ventilated, comfortable environment appropriate for the species. C. Cages must be kept clean and free from offensive odors. The cleaning of cages shall be accomplished by the teacher, a qualified adult, or a supervised student.
Hand washing is mandatory after cleaning an animal habitat.
D. Proper care must be provided for the animals at all times including weekends and holidays. Animals must have adequate food, water, lighting, humidity, and controlled temperature. E. All aspects of animal care and treatment shall be supervised by a teacher or other qualified adult knowledgeable about the care and handling of the species. F. Teachers must provide students with proper instructions and safety precautions for handling and feeding live animals to avoid accidental bites to students or trauma to the animal. G. Students shall not be required to watch a live animal being fed to another.