Alligator and Aquaculture Quiz

When must a tag be put on an alligator?

• Immediately after slaughter

• Within two days

• It is not necessary

• Within one week of slaughter

What is the best time to collect alligator eggs?

• Within two weeks

• Within 24 hours

• 5-9 days

• Never

Alligator eggs less than 24 hours old are slimy.

• True

• False

When does a chalky white dot appear on alligator eggs?

• Within 24 hours

• 5-9 days

• Never

• Within two weeks

Incubation is the time between ______ and ________.

(a)  

A white band forms around alligator eggs several days after hatching.

• True

• False

Alligator incubation normally takes between ____ and ____ days.

• 10-15

• 20-30

• 45-55

• 65-70

The average temperature in Fahrenheit producers use to incubate alligator eggs is

• 88

• 95

• 68

• 75

This disease is spread by mosquitoes and alligators are highly susceptible to

• Rabies

• Black spot disease

• West Nile virus

• Colonaris

A sign of stress in alligators where they look towards the sky is

• Stargazing

• Skygazing

• West Nile virus

• Rabies