Is it OK to feed small mammals or birds to captive snakes?
A. Most snakes will adapt successfully to a diet of dead animals or packaged snake food if presented properly, so it is in violation of the law to subject live animals to the trauma inherent in live feeding in captive situations. Q. Where can I get good information about the care of different kinds of classroom animals? A. One excellent resource is Animal Care from Protozoa to Small Mammals, by F. Barbara Orlans, Ph.D., Addison-Wesley Publishing Co., Reading, Mass. (800-552-2259), but your local library or bookstore may also be able to help. Other resources include humane societies, veterinarians, and biological supply houses. Q. How does an Animal Care and Use Committee work? A. An Animal Care and Use Committee (ACUC) can assist teachers, students, and parents in your school or town to comply with all applicable laws and guidelines related to management of classroom pets, plans for classroom activities involving animals, and proposed science fair projects. (See Issues & Answers: Anima
