Reptile Husbandry

Question 1

UV-B Light

Answer 1

• Required by some lizards
• Used for vitamin D3 synthesis
• Allows calcium absorption

Question 2

UV-A Radiation

Answer 2

• Seen with some lizards
• Part of the visual spectrum
• Can impact environmental and social interactions / behaviors

Question 3

POTZ

Answer 3

Preferred Optimal Temperature Zone
* lizards who are ectothermic seek microhabitats that meet this

Question 4

Lizards and Water

Answer 4

Some species may not readily accept water placed in containers

Question 5

Dietary Preference

Answer 5

Adaptation that allows lizards to colonize nearly all terrestrial habitats
* prime vulnerability in captivity is nutritional disease when proper diet not provided

Question 6

Substrates

Answer 6

• Provides enrichment for snakes
• Controls humidity and temperature

Question 7

Heat Rock Use

Answer 7

Known in vet community as “death rocks”
* can cause severe burns and death

Question 8

UV Lighting

Answer 8

• Natural sunlight
• Can be beneficial for snake’s health, but not required
• Diurnal lizards require this

Question 9

Aquatic Turtle
Maintenance

Answer 9

Can be labor intensive
* lots of activity in water (eating, defecating, ect)
* needs complete water changes regularly to maintain health

Question 10

Diet Preference
Tortoise

Answer 10

Herbivores
* grasses
* hay

Question 11

Diet Preference
Aquatic Turtles

Answer 11

Omnivores
* insects
* fish
* aquatic plants

Question 12

Diet Preference
Ball Python

Answer 12

Carnivores
* whole vertebrate prey

Question 13

Diet Preference
Bearded Dragons

Answer 13

Omnivores
* insects
* salads

Question 14

Diet Preference
Green Iguanas

Answer 14

Herbivores
* foliage
* leaves
* salads