On March 28th The Lizard Guys came to the Community Lower School and gave a live presentation of various reptiles.
A leopard gecko named Cream was introduced to the students. Then a blue-tongued skink was shown. A twenty-five-pound African tortoise from the Sahara Desert munched on an apple while we learned that they only look for food at dusk and dawn. Their shells do not protect them from extreme temperatures. They dig a hole to keep cool during the heat of the day and warm during the cold nights.
The highlight of the afternoon was when a very large boa constrictor named Rocky Balboa was revealed. It was molting and the presenter took off some of its skin. He explained that most people think snakes smell with their tongues, which is incorrect. Snakes have two sets of nostrils. One set is on the outside for breathing and the other set is on the inside roof of their mouths. Their tongues are used to get the smell to the inside nostrils.
As the students were leaving, they got to touch the boa constrictor and feel its soft skin. They really enjoyed learning about the reptiles. It was a very informative and entertaining presentation.