PKYAbigailK: September 2009

Tuesday, September 22, 2009

Thursday, September 17, 2009

Asian Cobra :)

We think that the scariest animal ever is the Asian Cobra.
Here is some information about the animal:

The Asian Cobra is an also called the Common or Indian Cobra.

It seldom reaches a length of more than 6 ft. However, its hood is, proportionately, much larger than that of the King cobra. This snake causes thousands of deaths each year in India, where it is regarded with religious awe, and is seldom killed.

Like most snakes the Cobras diet consists mostly of small mammals particularly rodents.

India, China, Vietnam, Malaysia and Thailand is where they usually live.

Venom and Bite:

The Asian Cobra contributes to thousands of deaths per year in India alone, but will seldom attack unprovoked. If death does not occur a serious bite can lead to permanent damage by destruction of tissue of loss of finger or limb.

Here are some pictures!

Abigail's Questions:

Question 1:

What are their predators?

Question 2:

How dangerous is their venom?

Deadly enough to kill or be seriously injured.
Highly dangerous and venomous.

Question 3:

How long would the attack last?

Sean's Questions:

Question 1:

Is their venom strong enough to kill?

If death does not occur a serious bite can lead to permanent damage by destruction of tissue of loss of finger or limb.

Question 2:

Do they attack easily?

Question 3:

What does the venom do to you or your body?

All information is from http://www.silvercreek.wclark.k12.in.us/StudentWork/WebProjects/WebProjects/DangerousSnakes/asiancobra.htm
and Google Images.

Thursday, September 10, 2009

Chameleons

Hey! My topic is Chameleons. This post will be all about Chameleons.

Top 5 Important Things about a Chameleon-
1. Food
2. Habitat
3. Color
4. Personality
5. Illnesses

Information-
1. They can change colors.
2. Usually breed in October
3. Lay 10 to 30 eggs
4. They feed manly on locusts and other insects
5. This creature is able to extend its sticky tongue as far as one and a half times its body length. 6. In order to strike an insect, the reptile opens its mouth and throws out the tongue. There is a sticky bulb at the end of the tongue, which grabs the prey

Quick Tips-
Before you get a chameleon, ask these questions:
1. Do you have the space for an adult chameleon?
2. Do you have time for a chameleon?
3. What species should you start out with?
4. How old should the chameleon be?
5. How can I tell if the chameleon is healthy?

Here are some Chameleon pictures!