WorksheetsQuiz 2 and 3 review VTA155 Mixed Animal
Total questions: 63
Worksheet time: 32mins
Which of the following is a common chelonian kept as a pet?
Corn Snake
Gecko
Red-Eared Slider
Chameleon
An arboreal reptile lives
What is a cloacal wash?
A cloacal wash is a sampling procedure to collect fecal samples from the cloaca of reptiles and amphibians for testing
In which animal can you visualize the ventral abdominal vein on the underside of their belly?
Pig
Frog
Ferret
Falcon
What animal lives 10 years?
Rat
Chinchilla
Turtle
Rabbit
What is the most common site for intravenous catheterization in the chelonian?
Jugular
radial-humoral plexus sinus
femoral vein
dorsal venous sinus
What is the bottom shell of the turtle called?
Plastron
Carapase
Dysecdysis
Molt
I have a pet caecilian, he is a worm shaped amphibian. What pet do I have?
Testudine
Gymnophiona
Anura
Caudata
What term means difficult shed?
Ecdysis
Ringworm
Dermatitis
Dysecdysis
What outdated heat source is no longer recommended for reptiles due to burn risk?
LED lighting
Hot rocks and sizzle stones
UV lighting
Heat bulbs
Caudatas are
lizards
Anura
Frogs and toads
Salamanders, newts, sirens
Caecilians
Rabbits
What family do caecilians belong to?
Reptiles need what kind of lighting?
Blue
Red
UV
Strobe
I love my pet testudine, what pet do I have?
Snake
Lizard
Salamander
Turtle
The term squamata refers to
Lizards and snakes
Rats and mice
Chinchillas and rabbits
Turtles and tortoises
What is the term for female sugar gliders and ferrets?
Jacks
Jills
Janes
Joshs
What small pet is the most vocal?
Snake
Turtle
Rabbit
Guinea pig
Rabbits are prone to their GI system slowing down or stopping when stressed or sick, what is the term for this condition?
Stasis
Hematoma
Coprophagia
Regurgitation
Reptiles and amphibians are not great at generating their own body heat and must use the environment for heat
True because reptiles and amphibians are ectothermic and depend on environmental heat.
False because reptiles and amphibians thrive in cold environments without heat sources.
False because eptiles and amphibians are warm-blooded and generate heat internally.
False because reptiles and amphibians can maintain a constant body temperature regardless of surroundings.
Animals with continuing erupting incisors should have them trimmed if they overgrow, because if you do not trim them it can lead to
Malocclusion
Obesity
Tarter build up
Lameness
Which animal is generally the least friendly and will hiss at strangers?
Rabbit
Hedgehog
Ferrets
Rat
Snakes are
Herbivores
Carnivores
Omnivores
Vegan
What is farrowing?
What animal can catch human influenza?
Ferrets
Cats
Horses
Reptiles
What is a wether?
What animal has a ten year lifespan?
Chinchilla
Rat
Mouse
Milk frog
What is a rat's lifespan?
2.5 to 3.5
15 to 20 years
1 year
5 to ten years
How do reptiles obtain heat?
By eating warm food.
By moving into areas of direct sunlight.
By exercising.
By staying in water.
These are the most common animals used in research due to their predisposition to tumors.
Ball pythons and corn snakes
Red eyed tree frogs and milk tree frogs
Sugar gliders and flying squirrels
Rats and mice
If you have human influenza, which of your pets could catch it from you?
Dog
Cat
Hamster
Ferret
If your dog gets canine distemper, what other pet could catch it?
Snake
Lizard
Frog
Ferret
What is a characteristic of ectothermic animals?
They have a high metabolic rate.
They rely on external sources for body heat.
They can survive in extremely cold climates.
They produce heat through digestion.
What is true about the temperature preference of reptile species?
All species prefer the same temperature.
Each species has a range of temperature that is preferred.
They do not have any temperature preference.
They prefer cold temperatures.
A sprite is a
Female ferret
Male ferret
Gravid lizard
Gravid snake
What is a natural predatory response of lizards to escape capture?
Camouflage
Running fast
Dropping their tail
Hiding in burrows
What animal has a musky scent?
Lizard
Salamander
Ferret
Hamster
What is the cavity called that reptiles have?
Coelom
Cloaca
Diaphragm
Stomach
What is a cloaca?
What structure do reptiles lack that separates their internal organs?
Diaphragm
Coelom
Cloaca
Liver
A castrated male rabbit is called a
Lapin
Doe
Jill
Sire
What is coprophagic?
Grain eating
Obligate carnivore
Fish eating
Eating their own feces
Why should enclosures be easy to clean and disinfect?
To save time
To maintain hygiene
To change the look frequently
To reduce costs
What is an acceptable and affordable bedding alternative if a bioactive enclosure is not possible?
Sand
Shredded newspaper
Gravel
Wood chips
What should snakes be fed?
Leafy greens
Whole prey (rats, mice, etc.)
Fruits
Insects
What is the most common venipuncture site of rodents?
Tail vein
A bird with zygodactyl feet has
What is a lagomorph?
Rabbit
Chinchilla
Rat
Snake
Rats and mice are considered
Reptiles include
Poultry and passerines
Lizards, Snakes, Turtles and tortoises
Frogs, salamanders and toads
Fish, whales and starfish
Frogs are considered
Amphibians
Fish
Reptiles
Caudata
What should be included in the diet of aquatic turtles?
Leafy greens, algae, fish, and invertebrates
Chicken and beef
Fruits and nuts
Seeds and grains
What type of diet do tortoises have?
Omnivores
Herbivores
Carnivores
Insectivores
What is the top of the shell of a turtle or tortoise called?
Plastron
Carapace
Scute
Shell
What is the primary function of the turtle and tortoise shell?
To help them swim
To protect them from predators
To store water
To attract mates
How should non-aggressive snakes be handled?
Use a snake hook
Use a towel and leather gloves
Simply pick the animal up and remove it from the cage
Use a net
How should most small lizards be picked up?
By their tail
With both hands
Using a net
With one hand
What should you never do when capturing a lizard?
Use a net
Capture by the tail
Use gloves
Approach slowly
What PPE is most important to protect yourself and your frog patient?
Facemask
Powder free gloves
Surgical gown
Surgical cap
Why should you not have skin to skin contact with a frog?
Chemicals on your skin can hurt the frog and the frog can carry salmonella. Also, some may be poisonous.
You will get warts
The frog could try to kiss you
The frog will become aggressive if it touches your skin
Which order of Amphibia includes Salamanders, Newts, and Sirens?
Anura
Caudata
Gymnophiona
Reptilia
Eastern Newts are a type of what?
Amphibian commonly kept as a pet
Large mammal
Marine fish
Desert reptile
Why should small mammals, amphibians and reptiles NOT be allowed to free roam your house?
They could get lost
They could eat or chew on something they shouldn't
They could get crushed by other people or animals in the house who do not know they are there
All of the above
