Dragon Pets Quiz

Which of the following is NOT a species of lizard that is simple to care for and can thrive as a pet?

• Bearded dragon

• Chinese water dragon

• Komodo dragon

• None of the above

What is the scientific name of the Bearded dragon?

• Pogona vitticeps

• Physignathus cocincinus

• Draco volans

• Varanus komodoensis

What is the scientific name of the Asian water dragon?

• Pogona vitticeps

• Physignathus cocincinus

• Draco volans

• Varanus komodoensis

What is a good practice when feeding live insects to lizards?

• Feed them only live insects without any preparation

• "Gut load" feeder insects with fresh fruit and vegetables before feeding

• Feed them with processed food only

• Avoid feeding them insects altogether

What do bearded dragons require as part of their diet?

• Only live insects

• A significant amount of fresh fruit and vegetable matter

• Only feeder mice and rats

• Only a multi-vitamin and calcium supplement

Why should a multi-vitamin and calcium supplement be given to pet lizards?

• To improve their skin color

• To make them grow faster

• To ensure they get all the vitamins and nutrients needed to grow

• To prevent them from eating live insects

Where is the bearded dragon native to?

• Asian forests

• African savannas

• Australian outback deserts

• European woodlands

What type of habitat do bearded dragons come from?

• Tropical rainforests

• Desert outback

• Mountainous regions with heavy snow

• Coastal areas with high humidity

What helps to maintain the high temperatures required by bearded dragons in captivity?

• A plastic terrarium

• A wooden vivarium

• An open-air cage

• A glass aquarium

Why should the enclosure for a bearded dragon be large?

• To allow for swimming

• To ensure there is a temperature gradient

• To accommodate multiple species

• To make it easier to clean