reptile DZ Flashcards
t/f: infectious stomatitis is usually secondary to stress, trauma, or husbandry problems
true
t/f: thermal burns can be a common problem of captive reptiles. these burns can range in severity and size and are most commonly located on the dorsal aspect of the body
false
t/f: failure to feed is commonly caused by the O rather than a problem with the snake
true
t/f: snakes are less prone to striking if their vision is impaired since they have excellent sense of smell
false
t/f: thiamine deficiency in reptiles is a nutritionally based deficiency and is easily corrected
true
t/f: captive snakes are by nature of their habitats, exposed to a greater parasite load compared with snakes in the wild
true
t/f: ticks will cause not only abnormal looking scales but shedding problems as well
true
t/f: one method of treatment for mites of lizards is to cover the body with mineral oil
true
t/f: turtle shells have the ability to heal
true
a gecko is having difficulty shedding its skin. which of these husbandry concerns could be the reason for the difficulty
temperature and humidity
a lizard has a thermal burn from a faulty heat lamp. the skin of the wound is completely destroyed but the underlying muscles are not involved. what degree burn is this
3rd
upon examination a bearded dragon is found. to have a pliable mandible. which disease is most likely to be the reason for this finding
MBD - metabolic bone disease
which disorder can be caused by feeding a tortoise a diet high in iceberg lettuce and cucumbers
hypovitaminosis A
____ in snakes typically occurs due to handling after meal consumption, where ___ is more frequently related to GI disease
rergurgitation ; vomiting
which of the following is not a cause for urinary calculi in turtles
excessive amounts of vitamin D in the diet
what antibiotic can cause a toxic neuropathy in lizards
metronidazole
when treating tail autonomy, which of the following suture patterns is recommended for skin closure
sutures are not recommended
what is the most common cause for oral or rostral trauma
constant rubbing of the face against the side of their enclosure
what type of mouse is described as being just old enough to begin growing fur and ranges from 3-7 grams
fuzzy
spectacles of snakes become more turbid
prior to shedding
the correct term meaning difficult or incomplete shedding
dysecdysis
ivermectin can be used to treat parasites in all species except
turtles
which of the following is not a clinical sign of MBD
osteosclerosis
which species is most likely to have oral or facial trauma
turtles
not a treatment for dystocia in reptiles
NSAIDS
mouth rot is AKA
infectious stomatitis
what do snakes have instead of eyelids
spectacles
which of the following means an abnormal curvature of the spine
scoliosis
parasitized reptiles
unthrifty, shorter lifespans, reservoir for human infestation,
common clinical signs associated with intestinal parasites in snakes are
anorexia and blood in feces only
which antiparasitic cannot be used for turtles
ivermectin
