We had a visit today from Heather from Zoolab. She bought with her, Tilly the Tarantula, Stanley the Millipede, Alan the Giant African Land Snail and Cuthbert the Madagascan Hissing Cockroach.
Heather told us all about the minibeasts and we shared what we know. We found out that all insects have 6 legs and no skeleton. We took turns holding Cuthbert. We learnt that he hisses if he is scared.
Alan was slimy, we looked at his tentacles and discussed how he had a shell for protection. Heather told us he likes to eat grass, carrots, leaves and plants.
We were only able to look at Tilly! We talked about how all spiders have 8 legs and that when tarantulas are scared they flick their hair. Heather told us how spiders suck their food.
Finally we met Saturn, we found out that snakes have bones and smell with their tongue. They like to eat mice, but not every day! Saturn had a lovely pattern which helps her to stay camouflaged.
It was fantastic to see and hear about all these minibeasts and we were all very brave!
Joshua really enjoyed seeing all the mini beasts at school and it's lovely to see all the other kids having such a great time too - Joshua's Mum
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