Exotics

Question 1

Which exotic diet is the easiest to keep in captivity & what do you primarily feed

Answer 1

Carnivore
Whole mice

Question 2

What is the main difficulty in keeping an omnivore

Answer 2

Only wanting to eat one part of their diet (worms) and not veggies

Question 3

What is necessary to the diet of insectivores

Answer 3

gut load bugs

Question 4

_______ crickets are better because there is more digestible material

Answer 4

Smaller

Question 5

which herbivore is an exception to the rule, and is seen with a lot of nutritional issues

Answer 5

Iguanas

Question 6

what is the #1 diet related issue seen in rabbits

Answer 6

Gastric stasis syndrome

Question 7

What should a rabbit’s diet be primarily

Answer 7

Timothy hay

Question 8

what inhibits cecocolic motility in rabbits

Answer 8

Carbs/sweets

Question 9

how much fiber do rabbits need in their diet

Answer 9

Approximately 25%

Question 10

T/F rabbit and guinea pig diets are interchangable

Answer 10

FALSE - you can feed rabbits guinea pig diet, but not guinea pigs rabbit diet due to vitamin C needs

Question 11

What is the common name for hypovitaminosis. What are the symptoms

Answer 11

Scurvy
Lethargy & unwillingness to move, poor condition, painful joints, weight loss, dental issues, bruising or hemorrhage, diarrhea, rough hair coat

Question 12

Thorough examination for _________ disease requires sedation

Answer 12

Dental

Question 13

what can help prevent dental disease in rabbits and guineas

Answer 13

high fiber from feeding lots of hay

Question 14

Which diet is most appropriate for rats/mice & what should you avoid

Answer 14

Lab blocks/pellets
Avoid seed/nut mixes cause they’ll only eat what they want

Question 15

what type of diet do ferrets have

Answer 15

Strict carnivores

Question 16

What protein level do ferrets require in their diet

Answer 16

30%

Question 17

how long is the GI time in a ferret

Answer 17

3 hours

Question 18

How do ectotherms regulate body temp

Answer 18

Basking

Question 19

in ectotherms _______ is directly related to digestion

Answer 19

Body temp & metabolism

Question 20

Why is sunlight essential for reptiles

Answer 20

Causes nutritional secondary parahyperthyroidism
Without UVB dietary calcium cannot be converted to blood calcium

Question 21

What are the common symptoms of metabolic bone disease

Answer 21

Neurologic & musculature

Question 22

which reptiles require UVB light

Answer 22

Diurnal lizards

Question 23

Which reptiles do not require UVB

Answer 23

Nocturnal

Question 24

Which birds require higher calcium levels

Answer 24

African grey parrots

Question 25

Which birds require higher vitamin A

Answer 25

Eclectus parrot