Project Description
In this project we will try to create a Multi-species terrarium containing crested geckos, green tree frogs, and hissing cockroaches. The enclosure that we are using wasn't properly taken cared of in the past, and was put out of commission due to this negligence. We hope to re purpose the enclosure to inspire the student body to care for cold blooded animals like we do. We will be cleaning and renovating this enclosure and making it into a semi-regulated system. We will do this by using raspberry pi, a type of computer board that can be programmed. The raspberry pi will control the day/night cycle, heating and measuring the humidity of the enclosure.
The success of this project will be measured in stress behaviors over time. herptiles and arthropods may not show stress to the same extent as mammals, but they are easily stressed in the wrong environment and need specific care to thrive. Some of these stress behaviors are anorexia in the herps, and abdominal waving in the roaches.
The success of this project will be measured in stress behaviors over time. herptiles and arthropods may not show stress to the same extent as mammals, but they are easily stressed in the wrong environment and need specific care to thrive. Some of these stress behaviors are anorexia in the herps, and abdominal waving in the roaches.
About US
Charles Lavin
Planning on going into the medical field. Loves all animals and plants. Hobbies include computers, gaming, and outdoor actives.
Connor O'Clair
Wannabee bee keeper. Hopes to be a veterinarian or an entomologist. Enjoys artistic activities like painting.
Planning on going into the medical field. Loves all animals and plants. Hobbies include computers, gaming, and outdoor actives.
Connor O'Clair
Wannabee bee keeper. Hopes to be a veterinarian or an entomologist. Enjoys artistic activities like painting.