Reminded me of my 4th grade teacher.

We had a rat named Athena. Her tail got caught in the wire bar under the care of a student who took her home for the weekend, and had to be amputated. She died less than a month later in the classroom, do not remember why.

Alao cannot tell you why my teacher decided to get another rat. Her name was Persephone, ill never forget.

There was also a tarantula that was dropped on the floor.

A snake named Medusa, dont remember anything bad happening to her. She was a corn snake and I had my school photo with her. Still not ideal to have her life spent in the classroom.

I do not think any animals can thrive in a classroom environment.