What animal did Chip think Cucumber would be?
A gerbil
How did Anneena help with Cucumber?
She feed her, cleaned her cage, handled her, ...
Why did Anneena give Mum a cucumber?
Because they gave her the snake, and the snake´s name is Cucumber.
What did Uncle Max's letter say?
“I am off exploring again. Please look after my little pet.”
What animal would you like to have as a pet?
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Would you like to have Cucumber as your pet? Why/ why not?
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Why do you think Dad looked worried?
He knew it would be a difficult pet.
What pets live in tanks?
Fish, snakes, spiders + more...
Who was Cucumber's owner?
Uncle Max
What is this?
A jeep
What did Cucumber like to eat?
Worms, crickets and flies
What did Mrs. May do? Why do you think she did this?
She asked Anneena to speak about snakes because Anneena knows how to take care of them well.
Why did Biff say, “At least it's not a gorilla”? Which do you think Dad would prefer, a gorilla or a snake?
A gorilla would be very destructive and difficult to care for.
What is this?
A gerbil
How can you take good care of a pet?
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What would you say if Uncle Max asked you to look after Cucumber?
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Who do you think made good guesses and who made bad guesses? Give reasons for your answers.
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What is this?
A worm
What instructions did Uncle Max give about how to look after Cucumber?
She eats crickets, flies and worms. Don’t let her escape. Oh, and spray her tank with water.
Who did they give Cucumber to?
Aneena
What is this?
A gorilla
Did Mum's opinion of the snake change? Did Dad's opinion change?
Mum started to like the snake. Dad doesn´t want a pet snake in the house.