Deck 13: Reptile and Amphibian Breed Identification and Production Management

Question 1

Reptiles can live as long as 20 years.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Poisonous species should be placed under anesthesia for safe handling.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Omnivores eat plant source foods.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

A female snake will probe 6-10 scale lengths when determining gender.

Question 5

Which of the following statements about reptile behavior is FALSE?

A) Most reptiles are very social animals
B) Reptiles are relatively docile when handled young
C) When scared reptiles may bite
D) All of the above are false

Question 24

Match the following terms with the correct definition.
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A) vent
B) serpents
C) reptile
D) aquatic
E) substrate
F) venomous
G) ectothermic
H) urates
I) omnivores
J) tadpoles
K) algae
L) herpetology
M) ecdysis
N) brumation
O) arboreal
P) dimorphism
Q) salmonella
R) gravid
S) dewlap
T) brood
U) clutch
V) terrapin
W) terrariums
X) probe method

Question 26

Match the following terms with the correct definition.
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A) vent
B) serpents
C) reptile
D) aquatic
E) substrate
F) venomous
G) ectothermic
H) urates
I) omnivores
J) tadpoles
K) algae
L) herpetology
M) ecdysis
N) brumation
O) arboreal
P) dimorphism
Q) salmonella
R) gravid
S) dewlap
T) brood
U) clutch
V) terrapin
W) terrariums
X) probe method

Question 28

The rectum of reptiles or amphibians may be called a vent or ______________.

Question 33

A male turtle has a ______________ tail than a female turtle.

Question 34

Amphibians that live on land and in water are called __________.

Question 35

Frogs and toads spend their ___________ years in the water when they are young tadpoles.

Question 36

The incubation time of the green iguana is ______ to ______ days.

Question 37

Match the following terms with the correct definition.
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A) living on land
B) isolated
C) study of reptiles and amphibians
D) inward appearance
E) skin shedding process
F) group of reptiles
G) urine and waste materials
H) semi-hibernation stage of reptiles
I) veterinary term for turtles
J) bacteria that occurs naturally on reptile's skin
K) living in water
L) group of eggs
M) veterinary term for lizards

Question 38

Reptiles and amphibians are commonly housed in __________, which are their cages or enclosures.

Question 40

Match the following terms with the correct definition.
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A) living on land
B) isolated
C) study of reptiles and amphibians
D) inward appearance
E) skin shedding process
F) group of reptiles
G) urine and waste materials
H) semi-hibernation stage of reptiles
I) veterinary term for turtles
J) bacteria that occurs naturally on reptile's skin
K) living in water
L) group of eggs
M) veterinary term for lizards

Question 42

Match the following terms with the correct definition.
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A) living on land
B) isolated
C) study of reptiles and amphibians
D) inward appearance
E) skin shedding process
F) group of reptiles
G) urine and waste materials
H) semi-hibernation stage of reptiles
I) veterinary term for turtles
J) bacteria that occurs naturally on reptile's skin
K) living in water
L) group of eggs
M) veterinary term for lizards

Question 43

Reptiles can live an average of _____ to _____ years depending on the species.

Question 45

The snake probe method of determining gender reveals a male snake will have a probe depth of ____ to ____ scales depending on size and species.

Question 46

List 2 snakes that bear live young.

Question 47

Juvenile turtles are more ________________ than adults.

Question 48

The pH level of water for aquatic species is ideal at:

A) 6-7
B) 5-6
C) 6.5-8.5
D) 5.5-6

Question 49

How should a lizard be released if it bites and doesn't release?

Question 50

What safety issues must be addressed with lizards and how to handle their tails?

Question 51

List 3 types of substrates used in reptile and amphibian cages.

Question 52

List 5 types of foods that iguanas are commonly fed.

Question 53

Explain how to restrain a turtle.

Question 54

Tadpoles eat mostly ____________ as their main diet source.

Question 55

Snakes are carnivores and should be fed ___________ rodents to prevent bite wounds.

Question 56

List 3 signs of skin shedding on snakes.

Question 57

Which is larger in size, the male or female turtle? _______________

Question 58

Which of the following statements is TRUE about tadpoles?

A) Tadpoles may become cannibals.
B) Tadpoles live in the water.
C) Tadpoles need vitamin C in their diets.
D) All of the above are true.

Question 59

Explain how to restrain a snake.

Question 60

Reptiles should be quarantined for:

A) 1-2 weeks
B) 1-2 months
C) 2-3 weeks
D) 2-3 months

Question 61

How should aggressive or venomous species be handled?

Question 62

Which of the following substrates is NOT safe for reptiles?

A) wood chips
B) sand
C) pellets
D) newspaper

Question 63

Male amphibians usually have a _______________ change during the breeding season.

Question 64

List 3 characteristics of a male lizard.

Question 65

Reptiles and amphibians should be kept in room temperatures of :

A) 60-70 degrees
B) 75-85 degrees
C) 65-75 degrees
D) 85-90 degrees