Animal Fixtures and Fittings Quiz

Why is UVB lighting important for bearded dragons?

• Helps them see better

• Supports digestion

• Allows calcium absorption and prevents metabolic bone disease

• Keeps them awake

What is the purpose of a basking spot in a bearded dragon vivarium?

• For decoration

• To help with sleep

• For climbing

• For thermoregulation

Why is a hiding spot important in a bearded dragon enclosure?

• Helps the dragon find food

• Reduces stress

• Keeps insects out

• Stores heat

What type of heat source is suitable for a leopard gecko?

• Overhead heat lamp

• Heat mat providing belly heat

• UVB light

• Infrared lamp

Why must leopard geckos have a moist hide?

• To drink from

• To eat in

• To aid shedding

• To hide from prey

Which substrate helps avoid impaction in leopard geckos?

• Sand

• Soil

• Wood chips

• Reptile carpet or tile

What flooring does a hamster need to allow digging behaviour?

• Wire mesh

• Plastic

• Solid flooring with deep substrate

• Bare floor

Why must a hamster’s exercise wheel be solid?

• So they sleep in it

• So it spins faster

• To prevent injury

• To stop it from squeaking

What are tunnels and nest boxes used for in hamster care?

• Storage

• Decoration

• Mimicking burrows and providing security

• Feeding stations

Why does a praying mantis need vertical branches?

• To build webs

• For laying eggs

• For moulting

• To reach light