readings Flashcards
reptile species are of great risk of continued loss due to what factors
climate change
overharvesting
intro of nonnative species
accidental by-catch
pollution
types of ectotherms
heliotherms
thigmotherms
highly contagious dz passed via fecal contamination infecting stomach and intestine preventing digestion
cryptosporidium
salmonellosis is a common problem to __
keepers
venomous snakes siohuld be explicityl labels with at least __ confinement layers
3
marking eggs is placed on
dorsal surfaces
oviparity means
laying of external eggs
with this, the temp in wc the egg develops determines the embryo’s sex
TSD
asexual reproduction in females resulting in female offspring
parthogenesis
factors stimulating reproductive behavior
H, L,T, rainfall, food availability
other reptiles can be trained using operant conditioning consisting of __ and ___
target training
desensitization
change in behaviors as identifiable clues consists
change in feeding behavior
thermoregulatory behavior
lack of response to stimuli
digestion can be compromised by inappropriate _-
temp
what color tag should be used in venomous snakes
red
considered as a full-spectrum light
natural light
catalyst for vitamin D formation in the skin
UV
UV beneficial to diurnals since this drive activity levels and social behavior
UVA
UV which can pass normal glass
UVA
UV of greater importance, needed to synthesize vit D in skin
UVB
Vit D is needed to metabolize _
calcium
what bulb/lamp produce UVB
incandescent and fluorescent
what material is recommended for fixtures
ceramic
two basic types of bulbs
flood and spot
