Bearded dragons are named for their “beard” of spikes under their chin that they puff out when threatened or during mating displays. They are native to Australia and are found in the arid and semi-arid regions. In captivity, they prefer to be alone from other bearded dragons and typically live 10-15 years. They reach maturity between 1-2 years.
When asked about why she brought her pets into the classroom, Mrs. Pontbriand answered that it’s good for students to have positive interactions with a variety of animals. Additionally, everyone agrees that they are very cute. Students have fed Kael mealworms and let him try lettuce, but he doesn’t like lettuce
Asking Mrs. Pontbriand questions:
“Does Kael have any habits that make him stand out?”
He head butts the glass, scratches the glass, and pretends to dig.
“Would you recommend that other teachers have class pets?”
Yes, but it is important that the teacher knows how to care for them and there needs to be more of a reason to have them than just to have them. In the south, a lot of people are afraid of snakes and having one in the classroom teaches them they are not all scary. “Anubis is a puppy, and will fall asleep on you,” she said, referring to her other class pet, the snake.
