Exotics - Heat and Lighting

What is an essential factor to consider when preparing accommodation for an exotic animal?

• Heating

• Planting

• A glass enclosure

• A companion

What kind of light does a reptile require in captivity?

• UM light

• U2 light

• UV light

• UU light

Why must you provide UV light to reptiles?

• To help them absorb Vitamin C

• To help them absorb the Calcium from their food

• Because it makes them happy and reminds them of home

• To keep the enclosure at the correct temperature

Which one of the Five Needs does providing heat for the animal fufil?

• The need for a suitable diet

• The need to exhibit normal behaviour patterns

• The need to be protected from pain, suffering, injury and disease

• The need for a suitable environment

What is an example of an endothermic animal?

• Cat

• Gecko

• Tortoise

• Shark

What is an example of an ectothermic animal?

• Elephant

• Parrot

• Turtle

• Human

An animal that can regulate its own body temperature is an...

• Endotherm

• Ectotherm

An animal that must rely on its environment for heat is an...

• Ectotherm

• Endotherm

Which of these is important for regulating the heating in a reptile enclosure?

• Plants in the enclosure

• A source of water

• A thermostat

• A branch for climbing

What four things would I use to provide and regulate the heating in my exotics enclosure.

• Heat lamp, UV light, Heat mat, Thermostat

• Heat mat, Thermometer, Plants, UV light

• Heat lamp, Thermometer, Heat mat, Thermostat

• Thermostat, Thermometer, Plants, Heat lamp