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Blingking502

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For my ELA class we have to do demonstrative speeches, where we demonstrate how to do something. I'm demonstrating how to care for a corn snake. I'm gonna talk about bedding, hides, heating, all that stuff, then at the end, I want to feed him.

The only problem is, how do I get him there? I can't put him in the tank because I need to set that up during my speech. Also, he's gonna have to be in that first container half the day, until my ELA class. What kind of container should I put him in and how big? He's about 25in long.

Also, he should eat fine right, having too many people around won't stop him will it?
 
First of all, I would NOT feed the snake there. To much stress with the traveling.
You could place the snake in a pillow case and place that in the tank while traveling and then place the bag in a plastic tub during the demo.

Try to keep temp around room temp during the whole process.
 
I agree with Lenny- It's a very bad idea to feed him there. In the first place, after traveling you should usually let the snake settle in for 3-4 days before feeding and secondly, you should not move the snake for at least 2 days after he eats. You're risking a regurge there.

A pillow case or a snake bag would be the best bet for getting the snake there and back.
 
you could always take photos of feeding, and display them.

I have this illustration:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v333/fifthevilbunny/snakes/skull.png

You can explain how the snake's jaws don't really dislocate, and how without a 'chin' bone the sides can move interdependently to "walk" the prey into the mouth. It might actually give them a better idea of what goes on than just watching him eat.

If you want a better quality image, I might be able to find my original scan, and cite the book I pulled it from if you need it.
 
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