A Teacher's Guide to their Care and Keeping in the Classroom.
Many people have a difficult time keeping reptiles at home.
The reptile's physical needs demand space, electricity, and room enough for the keeper to be able to get into the tank to thoroughly clean and disinfect it. A convenient place to store cleaning and disinfecting supplies is required, and provisions must also be made for keeping or storing the reptile's food. Depending upon the reptile, that may require freezer or refrigerator space, or another tank or two of feeder insects or fish. Since our animals are what they eat, the feeder insects and fish themselves must be provided with regular cleaning, proper food, and water. Fresh water must also be available to provide drinking and soaking water, humidifying sprays, and cleaning and disinfecting.