He brought it in. The cage,two stag beetles, larvae and even an egg. All the girls started crowding around his desk.
“It’s so cute!!!” Shrieked one of my girls.
“I want one!!!” Yelled another girl.
“Can I have one please?” Asked another girl.
I was so surprised. To me it looked like a big cockroach with claws around its head. I didn’t want it near me or out of it’s container. I definitely didn’t think stag beetles were “cute” pets when I was their age. How times have changed!
the stag beetle larvae
It's home.
The stag beetle egg nestled in the dirt.
Cockroach with claws??!!
Crawling on my student!!
OK, the title drew me to your post. The simple words and conversation perfectly set the scene. But those pictures–ooooo–gross. I most definitely would not have been excited about the beetle. Must be why I teach high school English classes!
Yes, it was definitely gross for me. The things we do for our students! 🙂
EEK! I can’t believe someone would have this as a pet. I guess there is a pet for everyone. You are brave for letting it out of its cage.
I was actually surprised because when I asked my class, many other students had stag beetles as pets before!
Ugh but cute. What a great series of photos and just enough connection with your kids.
Bonnie
Thanks! I used the zoom to get the close ups…I really didn’t want to go near it!
Your title got me. I really liked your opening line. You put us immediately into the story. I also enjoyed the dialogue. Your piece was so enjoyable to read. Do those claws pinch? Kind of a scary looking thing. Great pictures!
I’m glad you enjoyed the slice! Yes the claws pinch. That’s what they use to fight each other!!!
How many ways can we say “YUCK!”? I guess it’s a kid thing. Good use of conversation and the pictures.
uuuuuhhhhhh….
i’m with you. grosssssssss~