Diseases | Sourcing and Transport | Legislation | Feeding and Accommodation | Breeding |
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What word is given to diseases which can be spread from animals to humans?
Zoonotic
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What are two examples of suppliers of exotic animals?
Pet shops and wholesalers
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What year did the Animal Welfare Act come into force in the UK?
2006
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How can calcium be provided for reptiles?
Cuttlefish bone
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What does a oviparous animal do?
Lays eggs
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What are the two main things required for reptiles to prevent Metabolic Bone Disease?
UVB and calcium
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What phrase is used for animals which are bred in their native country and then shipped to other places for purchase?
Direct Import
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Why is COTES (Control of Trade in Endangered Species Regulations 2018) in place?
To enforce CITES
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What vitamin is needed in order for reptiles and amphibians to absorb calcium?
D3
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What is the term given to a hibernation-like state which reptiles enter into before breeding?
Brumation
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What is a common zoonotic disease which is carried and transmitted by reptiles and amphibians?
Salmonella
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What certificate needs to be completed for any journey where an animal is being transported?
Animal Transport Certificate
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How often does a zoo have to be open to the public in order to need a Zoo License?
7 days in a 12 month period
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How can we increase the humidity of an enclosure for exotic animals?
Spray with water
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What might reptile eggs which are too dry or which are ready to hatch look like?
Dimpled
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What is a common sign of dermatitis (scale rot)?
Skin lesions
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What must all animals be in order to be legally transported under the Welfare of Animals (Transport) (England) Order 2006?
"Fit for travel"
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Where must a zoo or pet shop license be kept?
Displayed at the entrance
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What method of thermoregulation occurs when an animal lays on a heated object?
Conduction
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Which substrate is used to place reptile eggs onto for incubation?
Vermiculite
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What is discharge caused by Stomatitis (mouth rot) often compared to?
Cottage cheese
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What are the four types of original sourcing used to categorise exotic animals? (Captive Bred, Captive Farmed, Long-term Captive and Wild Caught)
CB, CF, LTC, WC
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Which appendix under CITES includes animals which are threatened with extinction?
Appendix I
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How far away should the UV lamp be positioned from a reptile/amphibian?
12 inches
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What is a sign in reptiles that breeding season is about to begin?
Shedding
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