Exam 2 (Reptiles + Birds) Flashcards
What does CITES stand for?
Convention on international Trade in Endangered Species
Uricotelic: Definition
excretes uric acid instead of BUN
Ecdysis: Definition
sheds skin
Oviparous: Definition
lays eggs
Ovoviviparous: Definition
Lays eggs that immediately hatch
Viviparous: Definition
live birth
Stenothermal: Definition
narrow acceptable zone
Eurythermal: Definition
wide acceptable zone
how long do you quarantine newly acquired animals?
At least 90 days
What chemicals should be avoided when cleaning a reptile’s cage?
phenols
T/F: UVA is necessary for producing Vit. D3.
False
UVB is needed
How often should the UV light be replaced?
every 6mo
What are the humidity levels for Subtropical, Temperate, and Desert?
Subtropic - 70-90%
Temperate - 60-80%
Desert - 30-50%
Chelonian: Radiografic Views
DV, Lat, CrCd
Fluid Rate: Reptiles
15-30 ml/kg/day
What Anti-parasitic drug should be avoided in chelonians?
ivermectin
Gout: Definition
depostion of uric acid/salts in viscera
Gout: Etiology
dehydration, high protein diet
Gout: Signs
renal dz, dec. mobility
Gout: Dx
chem, rads, biopsy
Gout: Tx
inc. water, dec. protein
Reptile Hypovit. A: Signs
bilateral blepharoedema, naso-ocular discharge, lethargy, anorexia
Reptile Hypovit. A: Dx
serum assay
Reptile Hypovit. A: Tx
correct diet
Pyramiding: Etiology
humidity, energy intake
Pyramiding: Appearance
tortoise shell become pyramidal
Thiamine Deficiency: History
frozen fish diet
Thiamine Deficiency: Signs
neuro signs
Thiamine Deficiency: Tx
B1 injections
Cryptosporidiosis: Signs
dehydration, regurg, mid-bidy swelling
Cryptosporidiosis: Dx
acid fast of regurg
Cryptosporidiosis: Tx
none
Coccidiosis: Signs
stunted, diarrhea
Coccidiosis: Tx
ponazuril
Snake Mite: Signs
anemia
Iridovirus: Susceptible Species
chelonian, lizards
Iridovirus: Signs
stomatits, rhnitis, conjucntivitis
Iridovirus: Dx
basophilic inclusion bodies
Iridovirus: Tx
supportive
Herpesvirus: Signs
rhinitis, conjunctivitis, stomatitis, pneumonia
Herpesvirus: Dx
PCR
Herpesvirus: Tx
supportive
Reptile Mycoplasmosis: Signs
naso-ocular discharge, conjunctivitis, palpebral edema
Reptile Mycoplasmosis: Dx
culture, ELISA, PCR