Today I am bringing you a slithering announcement: Doherty’s very own snake, Daisy!

As much as snakes are feared, the majority are not actually hostile. In fact, 95% of snakes that the majority of people fear are not actually venomous to humans.

So where is this non-legged friend of ours located?

Mr. Foster’s room, D408.

What’s her species?

Daisy is a ball/royal python!

Age/size?

She’s 6 years old and is around 3.5-4 feet long!

Origin?

Originally, Royal pythons are from western sub-saharan Africa. They typically live within the grasslands and savannas.

Why?

Daisy was a captive breed and Mr. Foster got her about a year ago from a student at his previous school. The student was moving across the country and was unable to to take Daisy due to the multi-day road trip it would take to move him. Considering how Mr. Foster is an animal lover, and Daisy has a good temperament for being held, the student asked if he would take care of her and make her a class pet.

How does the snake help students learn science?

They can get a much better visual and see the snake in person. Viewing details, behavior, texture, etc.

Viewing a real animal in person compared to an online visual is much different compared to seeing it on a screen or a page. The fascination of viewing the animal up front helps students learn much easier. Within interest comes more room for knowledge and topics to learn about, which makes people eager to learn more.

What is Daisy like?

Daisy is a calm snake, typically shy. She’s most active when first taken out and is most reclusive during the day, where she sleeps in her hides.

She eats one rat every 3 weeks, eating thawed out/previously frozen rats. (talk about rodent control!)

She sheds every few months, and she likes curling up and wrapping around arms!

In conclusion:

Daisy is a sweetheart. She’s a very calm snake and loves to slither around.