Exotics

Question 1

Birds problem with all seed

Answer 1

deficiency = protein, fibre, vitamins, Ca, Zn
excess = fat, carb, P (Ca:P imbalance)

Question 2

captive vs non captive birds

Answer 2

lower energy output –> obesity if high energy diet

Question 3

recommend diet for birds to give

Answer 3

formulated diets

• seeds and nuts (high fats)
• vegetables (peas, carrots, corn)
• Fruit (berries, passionfruit, lychees)

Question 4

rabbits and guinea pigs diet

Answer 4

need high dietary fibre= keeps teeth worn down, prevent dental disease
- unlimited grass and hay, vegetables, pelleted food

Question 5

what supplement do guinea pigs need?

Answer 5

require vit C

Question 6

Rats and mice

Answer 6

constantly growing incisors gnaw on hard food items to trim

veg, small amounts of seed and grain, commercial diet

Question 7

Ferrets

Answer 7

obligate carnivores
carb = predisposed to pancreatic and liver disease
meat, whole rodents , raw meaty bone, premium dry kitten food, commercial ferret diets

Question 8

what are Reptiles effected by?

Answer 8

temp
ecdysis
gravity
stress
UVA/UVB exposure
type of food offered

Question 9

long neck turtles

Answer 9

more carnivorous = fish, snails, insects, worms

Question 10

Short-necked more omnivorous

Answer 10

same (fish snails insects worms)but offer vegetables

Question 11

Lizard

Answer 11

insectivore +veg and fruits
dust with Ca powder
juvenile fed every 1-2 days, adults every 2-3 days

Question 12

Pythons

Answer 12

carnivores rats and mice frosen/thawed

feed every 1-2 weeks