I just got two Veiled Chameleons a Male & Female! I am really excited and was even more excited that they have already eaten crickets and drank some water lol Good to get the important stuff out of the way! I still need to add some things like the monsoon and some more vines and stuff but very...
Maybe you can ask to volunteer and then just take over the care! If that is not possible I would follow the advice of the other post. I am sure the teacher would be fine with you asking questions and like they said you can kinda feel the situation out! Good Luck!