Mice & Rats - exotic care Flashcards
Rodents are __________ animals
gnawing
Name of the common house mouse
mus musculus
When were mice starting to be kept as pets?
1100 bc
What was founded in 1895?
The National Mouse Club
T or F: Mice aren’t social animals
false
Mature males may ______
fight
Are mice nocturnal or diurnal?
nocturnal
The spleen of a male is _____% larger than a females
50%
Cages should be __________, ___________ or __________
well ventilated, high quality plastic or hard glass
T or F: Mice love to dig and bury
true
What kind of shavings can cause respiratory issues or dermatitis?
aromatic shavings, like cedar or pine
Bowls should be made of what?
non-chewable material
What kind of nail clippers can work for trimming mice nails?
human nail clippers
Why should we be careful when handling mice above ground?
a fall is enough to cause severe trauma to the feet, spine, liver , ribs and limbs
How can we pick up rats and mice?
gently grasping the base of the tail while supporting its body
When do mice reach puberty?
4-6 weeks old
the gestation period for mice
19-21 days
__-__ hours post mating a waxy plug can be found on the vagina
12-36 hours
Females can enter ____ within 24 hours of parturition
estrus
What is the “Whitten Effect”?
if a group of female mice are exposed to a male they’ll enter estrus on the third night
What is the “Bruce Effect”
when a pregnant female terminates her pregnancy if exposed to a new male within 24 hours of copulation
How long does it take for the female to return to estrus with the “bruce effect”?
4-5 days
Mammary tissue extends ______ between the ______ over the __________ and ______ toward the inguinal area
cranially, forelegs, shoulders and caudally
T or F: Mice have 6 pairs of nipples
false - mice have 5 pairs of nipples
