Zoo School Live – Episode 9

Learn about Monty the ball python from our amazing educators Marisa and Holly as we continue our Zoo School Live! And don't forget to visit the zoo's Facebook page every weekday at 11am for another great educational video with an interactive Q&A!

Monty is a python which is a type of snake! Is Monty warm or cold blooded?

Cold Blooded

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Warm Blooded

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Cold-blooded animals can't regulate their own body temperatures. What does this mean?

They rely on the heat outside

That's Right!

They're always cold

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They're always warm

Not Quite!

Even though they're hard to see, snakes still have nostrils! For what does a snake mainly use its nostrils?

Seeing

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Smelling

Not Quite!

Breathing

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Tasting

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Monty is a type of animal that only eats meat! What are these kinds of animals called?

Herbivore

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Carnivore

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Omnivore

Not Quite!

What are some of Monty's favorite foods? Click all that apply!

Mice

That's Right!

Rats

Tha's Right!

Birds

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Vegetables

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Monty has a very special sixth sense! What special ability does Monty have?

Sense temperature

That's Right!

echolocation

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Sense moisture

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We learned a lot of great words with Monty the ball python! Can you find the words listed below? Use your mouse as a highlighter by clicking and dragging it across the word!