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General Reptile Quiz Answers
Many reptiles require UVB from special bulbs or they can get sick and die	True
The spot bulbs sold for heating reptiles provide UVB	False
A bulb which provides proper UVB lighting will	b) say UVB somewhere on the package
UVB light is important because	c) it converts vitamin D in the skin into a form which aids in the use of calcium in the body
One of the most common illnesses in pet reptiles, which never occurs in wild reptiles and is entirely preventable by proper husbandry, is MBD this	a) is caused by improper calcium and improper UVB b)happens when the level of calcium in the blood becomes too low for bodily processes such as muscle contraction to function normally c) invloves the body pulling calcium stores out of bones making them soft and breakable d) can involve muscle tremors and paralysis e) all of the above
The size of crickets to feed a reptile are:	c) No bigger than the distance between the reptiles eyes
The most important supplement to use is	a) Calcium alone
It is highly important that crickets are dusted with a seperate supplement that is just calcium	True
You have a reptile that has been bright and alert for a month or two since you got him. He eats several crickets a day. One day he stops eating. He lays about listless and is dark in colour. After a day or two he is still doing this. You check his temperatures and they are ok. You are not very experienced with reptiles and their illnesses. What do you do?	a) get an appointment with a reptile vet as soon as possible (since at this stage it will probably only cost a visit and a little bit for medicine)
Reasons a reptile may not seem to be doing well:	a) parasites and worms b) improper heating c) improper lighting d) infection or illness e) all of the above
Important elements in a cage setup for a reptile are: Escape proof enclosure, UV light (for the species that need it), proper heating equipment, easy accessibility and easy to clean, hide box, well secured equipment and cage furniture (to prevent injuries from falling, moving, rolling objects). Ensuring no fire hazards are present!	True
Owning a reptile is a big responsibility and should only be done if a person is committed to spending time, money and effort in keeping it properly and if that person does so in such a way as to keep both the reptile and the humans around it happy and healthy.	True
The idea that keeping a reptile in a small tank will keep it small is a terrible myth. This can lead to an overcrowded dirty tank, and deformities.	True
If a reptile is nocturnal you should	c)give it a normal 12 hrs of light and 12 hrs of dark and plenty of hiding spots so it can rest during the daylight period
The most important thing to do before getting a reptile is	a) research beyond what the pet store tells you b) have a proper enclosure which has been run for a few days to test the temperatures c) make sure you will have enough money for reptile, equipment, cage, food, a vet check with a fecal exam, and any possible fututre vet visits needed d) make sure you have enough tim to feed, clean up after and care for this animal e) all of the above

Crocodilian and Giant/Venemous Snake Safety Quiz Answers
A giant snake can be considered any snake which attains 10 feet or more	True
Whenever a snake 10 feet or over is handled, fed or otherwise not completely secured by a cage while in the presence of humans there should be more than one person capable of dealing with it present.	True
Typical reasons a snake may constrict a human are	a) to feel more secure by getting a better grip on its "tree" b) to hug closer to a source of source of heat d) a and b
A less than careful snake owner has allowed their snake of 18 feet to smell a prey item, perhaps because the person just held a rabbit or is trying to feed the snake by hand. The snake smells food, sees the movement of the owner and strikes blindly; because these snakes have poor eyesight it hits the owner unintentionally. The snake begins to constrict the owner because it is a little slow witted and still smells food and feels something struggling in its grasp. Having no extra help nearby, the owner soon suffocates and the snake, feeling the heart stop, loosens its grip only to find it has accidentally killed something it is not capable of nor interested in eating. It goes off in search of that rabbit it smelled before. This situation can be avoided by.	a) Not having the smell of a typical prey item on you when you handle your snake. Wash hands and change clothes if necessary b) using tongs and using them properly when feeding as well as using a hook if necessary when handling c) having other people who are capable of handling the snake present during handling and feeding d) all of the above
One of the most common reasons a snake "attack" happens is	a) an insecure cage allows for an escape in which the snake accidentally attacks someone c) a snake owner does not follow proper safety protocols d) a and c
You can keep a giant species of snake small by	c) You cannot keep a big snake small, eventually they will grow too big or die from improper care
Keeping a giant/venemous snake or crocodilian is first and foremost	b) a big responsibility
Elements of a cage for a giant snake are making sure it is secure, inescapable, lockable, and displays information about the specimens in plain view. People should not be able to get in without you knowing nor the animal get out. It should also be in a room where if it did escape its cage it would be able to go no further than the room. Ideally such a room would be as devoid of hiding spots as possible and have a double door.	True
Cages for venemous snakes should be as above only they should also include	a) a special box attached to the cage in which the snake can be lured and locked up during cage cleaning, transport etc. b) a solid barrier wall or a double layer of screen that is seperated by a distance of 1 1/2 fang lenghts c) information about the antivenin for this specimen and a nearby supply d)all of the above
When owning a venemous/giant snake or crocodilian one should	a) talk to local hospitals about emergency snake bite protocols b) inform firefighters and local authorities of the animals you keep so nobody is surprised in an emergency c) not tell anyone what you have because they might try to take them away d) inform your neighbors about what animals you keep and invite them in to see the safety precautions you take so they aren't afraid e) a, b and d
If one person allows an "incident" to occur with their snake which is the result of poor safety measures it could ruin the hobby for everyone else by causing media flare ups and public panic which lead to bans on reptile pets.	True
Giant and venemous snakes can be ok pets for beginners. There is no need to waste time learning how to avoid careless mistakes with harmless small snakes at first.	False
Giant and venemous snakes and crocodilians should not be casual pets. They should only be kept by people who are serious about learning in depth information on how to keep them and doing so safely and responsibly.	True
Crocodilians	a) get big, even small ones b) have the potential to cause serious injury, even tame ones can have reflex feeding and defense responses c) need an escape proof enclosure that is designed so that the animal can be blocked off or removed when a human needs to enter d) need to be kept safely and responsibly e) all of the above

Iguana Quiz Answers
Iguanas can reach 6 feet in size	True
Iguanas need UVB	True
The best gender to buy is	a) male because females will lay eggs even without the presence of a male and this has the potential to kill them or incur large vet bills if problems arise b) female because males can have problems with over aggresiveness c) if you buy a non adult you cannot tell the sex anyway d) all of the above
Iguanas eat	a) veggies and fruit only
An iguanas natural first defense is	a) a tail whip
Which of the following is not recommended by most experienced iguanas keepers for use with iguanas	a) hot rock
When talking about a mineral balance in an iguanas diet people refer most often to calcium and ___________	d) Phosphorous
A ratio of ________ of the above two minerals should ideally exist in the blood.	e) 2:1
Two vegetables to not use in excess when feeding your iguana are	a) squash and cucumber b) spinach and kale normally these would be things to avoid in the diet however c) strawberry and carrot and fruit should never be more than 10% of the diet d) all of the above because nothing should be fed in excess
To attempt to avoid having an aggressive iguana one can	a) Have a routine spay/neuter done before sexual maturity b) Not allow an iguana to have run of the house and establish rules like only in this area or not on the curtains c) not allow the iguana to perch above eye level d) not get scared and leave the iguana alone if it threatens or bites e) all of the above
Temperatures for an iguana should be 95-100 F in the basking spot with a gradually decreasing gradient to a 75-80 F cool end with an ambient aim of 85 degrees.	True
Ideally an iguana should have a shoulder deep lukewarm bath once a day to maintain healthy kidneys and avoid chronic dehydration	True
A healthy female will usually produce eggs or at least egg follicles once a year even without a male.	True
A female who is laying eggs will need	a) a very large nest box which is warm and has deep damp soil good for making a tunnel in b) extra calcium c) privacy form people and other iguanas d) to be in good health and have good general husbandry e) all of the above
Salmonella	c) occurs in the feces of some iguanas and is not a big risk if proper cleanliness habits are observed

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