WorksheetsReptiles
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Herpetology is the study of
relationships between humans and animals
reptiles and amphibians
snakes
diseases
A group of reptiles and amphibians is called a...
colony
herd
brood
troop
Another word for pregnant would be...
Fat
Gravid
Terrapin
Brood
A group of reptile eggs is called a...
Clutch
Brumation
Nestling
Neonate
When a reptiles body temperature decreases they...
Lay out in the sun
Torporation
Thermoregulation
Hibernate
What makes a reptile a reptile?
cold-blooded
can live in both water and land
dry, scaly skin that uses the outside temp and environment to adjust body temp
Laying eggs
What does ectothermic mean?
Cold-blooded
Semi-hibernation
Laying Eggs
Hard-shelled animals
What's a dewlap?
Neck area
Holes on the side of the head
Loose skin under the chin
extension of the back
All reptiles and amphibians are natural hosts for what?
Botulism
Salmonella bacteria.
Leptospirosis
Campylobacteriosis
How many times should newborn lizards be fed a day?
once
twice
3 times
4 times
What kind of prey should carnivorous lizards eat?
Pre-killed
Already dead
Alive
Doesn't matter
Can turtles be omnivores?
Yes
No
Do tadpoles eat insects
Yes
No
What is essential for tadpoles to grow.
Water
Food
Sleep
Vitamin C
What happens if tadpoles don't get fed several times a day?
They cannibalize and start eating each other
They starve and eventually die
They start to eat what adult frogs eat
They wonder in look for a new food source
Are reptiles and Amphibians social animals
Yes
No
What does ecdysis mean?
a snakes sensory functions on their tongue
When a snake is laying eggs
When a snake sheds their skin
When a snakes eggs are hatching
What does not make a good bedding for reptiles?
Pellet bedding or synthetic bedding
Bark or wood chips
Newspaper or sand
Wood or pine shavings or branches
Do reptiles need a yearly physical examination
Yes
No
Do reptiles and amphibians require vaccinations?
Yes
No
