Approach to exotics (Yr4)

Question 1

what is a rabbits lifespan?

Answer 1

8-10 years

Question 2

what is a ferrets lifespan?

Answer 2

6-8 years

Question 3

what is significant about guinea pigs teeth?

Answer 3

hystricomorphs so all teeth continuously grow

Question 4

what is the lifespan of a guinea pig?

Answer 4

5-6 years

Question 5

what is the lifespan of a chinchilla?

Answer 5

8-10 years

Question 6

what is the lifespan of a rat?

Answer 6

2-3 years

Question 7

what is the lifespan of a hamster?

Answer 7

1-2 years

Question 8

how does a bearded dragons diet change throughout its life?

Answer 8

from omnivores to herbivores as they mature

Question 9

what type of light is essential to many reptiles?

Answer 9

UV-B

Question 10

what is the lifespan of a bearded dragon?

Answer 10

8-12 years

Question 11

what is the diet of a leopard gecko?

Answer 11

insectivore

Question 12

what are the main three species of tortoise kept as pets?

Answer 12

horsfield, hermanns, greek

Question 13

what is the diet of a cornsnake?

Answer 13

carnivore

Question 14

what should you feed a budgie?

Answer 14

mix of seeds, pellets and greens

Question 15

what should African grey parrots be fed?

Answer 15

mixture of pellets and fruit/vegetables (also calcium supplementation)

Question 16

what is UV-A important for in reptiles?

Answer 16

normal behaviour

Question 17

what is UV-B important for in reptiles?

Answer 17

normal vitamin D and calcium metabolism

Question 18

what would be a good sedation protocol for psittacines?

Answer 18

midazolam (+/- butorphanol)