Exotics- Welfare quiz 2

When is EXO2 due?

• 28th March

• 28th April

• 28th May

• 8th April

When will you create your 4 videos?

• In your practical sessions/routines

• In your holiday and weekend shifts

• Whenever the unit is free

How can you ensure stress is minimised during handling? (Tick as many as apply)

• Approach the animal in their line of vision

• Make sure the environment is calm and quiet

• Approach slowly but confidently

• Shout loudly to let them know you are approaching

How should YOU be presented in your video?

• It doesn't matter

• In appropriate PPE and without jewellery on

• In jeans and hoody

Before handling your animal you should (tick all that apply)

• Ensure all animals in the enclosure are visually located to prevent escape

• Make sure the unit staff are aware you are handling the animal

• Wash your hands

• Wear the correct PPE and select the correct handling equipment

What can be a sign of stress in reptiles? (tick all that apply)

• Head bobbing

• Hyper-aggression

• Slow walking

• Excessive drinking

Why is calcium important for reptiles?

• It helps with cognitive function

• It maintains appropriate sleep/activity cycles

• It helps with digestive function

• It strengthens bones and helps with metabolic function

Appropriate lighting triggers the production of WHICH VITAMIN, which is responsible for efficient absorption of calcium from food in the gut.

• Vitamin C

• Vitamin A

• Vitamin D

• Vitamin E

Early signs of calcium deficiency in reptiles include:

• Hyperactivity

• Food refusal and lethargy

• Increased thirst

• Increased hunger