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Mice & Rats - exotic care Flashcards

1
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Rodents are __________ animals

A

gnawing

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2
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Name of the common house mouse

A

mus musculus

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3
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When were mice starting to be kept as pets?

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1100 bc

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4
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What was founded in 1895?

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The National Mouse Club

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5
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T or F: Mice aren’t social animals

A

false

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6
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Mature males may ______

A

fight

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7
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Are mice nocturnal or diurnal?

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nocturnal

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8
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The spleen of a male is _____% larger than a females

A

50%

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9
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Cages should be __________, ___________ or __________

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well ventilated, high quality plastic or hard glass

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10
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T or F: Mice love to dig and bury

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true

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11
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What kind of shavings can cause respiratory issues or dermatitis?

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aromatic shavings, like cedar or pine

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12
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Bowls should be made of what?

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non-chewable material

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13
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What kind of nail clippers can work for trimming mice nails?

A

human nail clippers

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14
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Why should we be careful when handling mice above ground?

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a fall is enough to cause severe trauma to the feet, spine, liver , ribs and limbs

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15
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How can we pick up rats and mice?

A

gently grasping the base of the tail while supporting its body

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16
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When do mice reach puberty?

A

4-6 weeks old

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17
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the gestation period for mice

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19-21 days

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18
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__-__ hours post mating a waxy plug can be found on the vagina

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12-36 hours

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19
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Females can enter ____ within 24 hours of parturition

A

estrus

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20
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What is the “Whitten Effect”?

A

if a group of female mice are exposed to a male they’ll enter estrus on the third night

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21
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What is the “Bruce Effect”

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when a pregnant female terminates her pregnancy if exposed to a new male within 24 hours of copulation

22
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How long does it take for the female to return to estrus with the “bruce effect”?

A

4-5 days

23
Q

Mammary tissue extends ______ between the ______ over the __________ and ______ toward the inguinal area

A

cranially, forelegs, shoulders and caudally

24
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T or F: Mice have 6 pairs of nipples

A

false - mice have 5 pairs of nipples

25
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T or F: Males have nipples

A

false - males do not have nipples

26
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How long do mice approximately live in captivity?

A

about 2 years

27
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Name of the common house rat

A

rattus norvegicus

28
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How are rats distinctive from mice?

A

bigger bodies and longer tails

29
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What is the domesticated form of the brown rat called?

A

a fancy rat

30
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Which province is rat free?

A

alberta

31
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Agouti based colours

A

agouti, cinnamon and fawn

32
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Some solid colours

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black, beige, chocolate, blue

33
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T or F: Eye colour cannot affect body colour

A

false

34
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Association that officially recognizes rats/mice as pets

A

The American Fancy Pet and Mouse Associatoin - AFRMA

35
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T or F: Rats are diurnal

A

false - rats are nocturnal

36
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What gland is behind a rats eyes?

A

Harderian gland

37
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What does the harderian gland produce?

A

a secretion that’s rich in lipid and porphyrin used to lubricate the eye
also a source of phermones

38
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What does porphyrin produce?

A

a reddish coloration to the tears that can stain

39
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Why does a rat cage need good ventilation?

A

because rats urinate frequently and without proper ventilation ammonia can build up resulting in health issues

40
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T or F: Rats can be left alone to roam

A

false - rats should never be left alone while roaming

41
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Some rats may need their tails cleaned with what?

A

mild pet shampoo or unscented baby wipes

42
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How can we restrain rats?

A

scruff the loose skin on its back while resting the rats body against your hands

43
Q

Male sexual maturity in rats

A

6-10 weeks of age

44
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Female sexual maturity in rats

A

8-12 weeks of age

45
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T or F: Rats aren’t spontaneous ovulators

A

false - rats are spontanous ovulators

46
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Are rats polyestrus?

A

yes

47
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What is a rats estrus length?

A

4-5 days

48
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T or F: Male rats do not have nipples

A

true

49
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How many pairs of mammary glands do rats have?

A

4-6 pairs

50
Q

T or F: Mice are more intelligent than rats

A

false - rats are more intelligent

51
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What’s the gap called that seperates teeth in rats/mice?

A

diastema

52
Q

Group of rats is called a ______

A

mischief

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