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WorksheetsDragon Pets Quiz
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 9mins
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
What type of habitat do Asian water dragons come from?
Deserts
Mountains
Swamps and rainforests
Urban areas
Why do Asian water dragons require a large enclosure?
They are small and inactive
They are large, active lizards
They do not like climbing
They prefer small spaces
What should be included in an Asian water dragon's enclosure to mimic their natural habitat?
A small bowl of water
A large body of water
Dry sand
Large rocks
What can be said about any fish added to the water dragon's aquarium?
They will coexist with the water dragon
They will be ignored by the water dragon
They will probably be eaten by the dragon
They will outcompete the water dragon for food
What is one of the skills that Asian water dragons are excellent at, which should be considered when setting up their enclosure?
Digging
Flying
Climbing
Burrowing
Why do bearded dragons and Asian water dragons require additional UVB lighting?
To help them fly
To improve their swimming ability
To help them synthesise vitamin D3 for healthy bones
To enhance their coloration
How often should the UVB bulb be changed for bearded dragons and Asian water dragons?
Every 3 months
Every 6 months
Every 12 months
Every month
