Here we highlight products at Living Science that you may not know about, or you may have seen on the product list, but you may wonder why we would carry this and for what purpose?
This month's spotlight is on the Snakes of Texas Kit. This is a 2-week check-out item for your classroom.
Kit includes:
Transparencies and print material of the 4 major venomous Snakes of Texas, along with facts and habitats.
2 DVDs (one on snake handling).
Venomous Snakes of Texas Poster.
2 fold-out guides: "Snakes of Central Texas" & "Snakes of South Texas".
This kit explores the venomous snakes of Texas. Basic information about snakes, where they occur, what makes them look so different, characteristics and much more!...
A Few Common Snake Myths
Snakes always travel in pairs. False. Exceptions to the rule: during breeding season, you may see males and females together.
Cottonmouths cannot bite underwater. False. How do you think they catch water prey, such as fish?
Snakes won't cross a hemp rope. False. Snakes don't care about ropes. They will cross anything they can get over.
Most venomous snakes can jump at least 2 feet. False. Snakes don't have legs! They can't jump!
To order for your classroom, click HERE.