Reptiles Part III

Reptiles Part III

Multiple Choice

Herpetology covers which types of animals?

• Mammals and birds
• Fish and insects
• Arachnids and crustaceans
• Reptiles and amphibians

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Snakes in the wild are ​

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predators.

scavengers.

omnivores.

Multiple Choice

What is the recommended food for pet snakes?

• Live prey like mice

• Canned meat

• Pre-killed whole prey

• Insects like crickets

Multiple Choice

What is important to consider regarding pre-killed prey when feeding pet snakes?

• Prey should be live and active before feeding.
• Ensure prey was fed a nutritionally sound diet before killed

• Frozen prey can be fed without thawing first.

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If needing to feed a snake in a hurry, it is recommended to boil the prey-item rather than microwave.

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False

True

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Size of prey item should be no larger than the widest portion of the snake`s ​

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body

tail

head

Multiple Choice

How often should juvenile snakes be fed?

• Every 10 to 14 days
• Twice a week

• Once a month
• Every 2 to 3 days

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What is a reason a pet snake might not eat?

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Multiple Choice

The most balance diet for a tortoise is based on:

• rats/mice

• veggies/nuts

• snakes/frogs

• commercial diet/plants

Match

Match the following

• Snake

• Iguana

• Gecko

• Bearded Dragon

Carnivore

Herbivore

Insectivore

Omnivore

• Carnivore

• Herbivore

• Insectivore

• Omnivore

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Herbivorous lizards should be fed ​

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and it is necessary to supplement their diet with ​

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daily

weekly

calcium

Vitamin C

potassium

Multiple Choice

The most important aspect of nutrition for insectivorous lizards is not the food items themselves, but...

• the size of the food items
• the frequency of feeding
• the temperature of the habitat
• that the insects being fed also ate well themselves

Multiple Choice

Which type of lizard presents with the fewest nutritional disorders?

• Herbivores

• Omnivores

• Carnivores

• Insectivores

Multiple Choice

What do bearded dragons eat?

• Insects, leafy greens, vegetables, and fruits.
• Nuts and seeds
• Meat and dairy products
• Processed snacks

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Most amphibians are ​

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carnivores

herbivores

omnivores

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Match

Match the following snake housing

• More vertical, with branches to allow for climbing and perches

• Flat and open, suitable for basking

• Enclosed with plenty of hiding spots

Arboreal

Terrestrial

Fossorial

• Arboreal

• Terrestrial

• Fossorial

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For snake housing, ​

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enclosures are more vertical, with branches to allow for climbing and perches.

Enclosures that are flat and open, suitable for basking would be for ​

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snakes.

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arboreal

terrestrial

Multiple Choice

Why is it important for snakes to be able to stretch out completely in their enclosure?

• To exhibit natural behaviors and helps with posture and digestion.

• Stretching helps snakes change their skin more easily.

• Snakes need to stretch to find food in their enclosure.
• It is essential for snakes to stretch to regulate their body temperature.

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Cedar

Sand

Newspaper

Astroturf

Aquarium gravel

Potting soil

Aspen shavings

Pine shavings

Categorize the following substrates for snakes.

Acceptable

Unacceptable

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What does POTZ stand for?

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preferred

optimal

temperature

zone

primary

operational

time

prospective

task

obligate

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Inappropriate temperatures in snake housing can cause them to regurgitate their food.

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True

False

Multiple Choice

Why do snakes require some moderately rough surfaces in their enclosures?

• Snakes prefer soft bedding for comfort.
• Snakes need smooth surfaces to prevent injury.
• Moderately rough surfaces help snakes shed skin and provide traction.
• Rough surfaces are only for decoration in enclosures.

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Some lizards require ​

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lighting for Vitamin ​

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synthesis.

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UV-B

D

UV-A

Infrared

Visible light

E

C

A

Multiple Choice

Where should the heat source be located for arboreal lizards?

• Should be placed below to feel like lava.

• Should be located to the side to mimic the wind.

• Should be placed in a separate enclosure.

• Should be located above to mimic the sun.

Multiple Choice

How deep is the minimum for water level in a turtle enclosure?

• 6 to 8 inches.

• As deep as the width of the turtle's shell.

• As deep as 4 turtles stacked on top of each other.

• 10 inches.

• As deep as half their height.

Multiple Choice

Can tortoises swim?

• No, tortoises cannot swim.
• Some tortoises can swim very well.
• Tortoises can swim but prefer not to.
• Yes, tortoises are excellent swimmers.

Multiple Choice

What type of lighting do pet turtles and tortoises require?

• UV-B lighting.

• Natural sunlight exposure only.
• Incandescent lighting only.
• Fluorescent lighting without heat.
• UV-A lighting

Multiple Choice

Vitamin D is needed to absorb which nutrient from the GI tract?

• Magnesium
• Calcium
• Vitamin C
• Iron

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Can UV-B light penetrate glass or plastic?

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Nope

Yep

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The combined surface area of all chelonian’s carapaces should not exceed ​

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of the enclosure’s floor surface.

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25%

50%

10%

75%

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humidity is required for amphibian housing.

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High

Low

Open Ended

What supplies should an exotic pet owner have ready in case of emergency?