Persuasive Essay About Ladybugs

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After lots of research, here are the options. All of these don’t need big cages or terrariums, and you can pick one according to preference. However, some of them are bad options, so it is best to steer clear. I hope you find this research useful.
A ladybug is a good option for a classroom pet. In the wild, ladybugs eat aphids, which aren’t that hard to find, considering that the plants they eat are very popular for gardeners. A ladybug is easy to feed, and “it will eat what it needs.”2 Since it is a bug, it doesn’t need a big habitat. In fact, an ideal habitat would be less than a foot long. Ladybugs will tuck in their head and become unresponsive at night. During the winter, large groups of ladybugs will sleep next to each other, and wake up in the spring, so the teacher should get a group of them a opposed to one. Ladybugs are harmless, they don’t bite or sting people, but, if threatened, they will excrete a yellow substance that is their blood. The stuff doesn’t harm people, either, but it will stain on light colored walls if the ladybug escapes or if there are light colored walls inside its cage. A ladybug will make a good class pet because it is harmless and easy to take care of. …show more content…

They eat fruits and veggies and live in a bird cage most of the time. They feel safe high up where they can observe daily activities. They should be away from air conditioners, windows, and direct sunlight. Before lights-out, the teacher should dim the lights. This will help the parakeet settle down. When it is time for the parakeet to go to sleep, turn off the lights, but leave on a nightlight for young parakeets, as the darkness scares them. In case the teacher needs to know, young parakeets have stripes on their heads. When the teacher gets a cage, it should be big enough for the bird to spread its wings with room to spare. However, parakeets can bite, and their bites hurt, so it is not a good option for a classroom

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