lizards

Question 1

scales

Answer 1

shed their skin as they grow
to shed properly they need access to bathing water to soften the skin
shed skin can bunch around the toes and cut ff circulation - leading to amputation
skin can be sprayed with water and gently removed

Question 2

muscles

Answer 2

largest group of muscles are around the top of the limbs - best place to give IM injections

Question 3

tail

Answer 3

strong - used for balance
may use it for self defence
may fall off if stressed or handles too rough - may regrow but will be weaker

Question 4

head

Answer 4

eyes on either side of the head
chameleons can rotate their eyes
ears are visible as holes in side of head
row of sharp triangular teeth

Question 5

bearded dragon

Answer 5

up to 30cm
active during the day
need UV and heat
diet - mixed veg and insects
best kept alone but females can be kept in pairs
not hugely active
easy to handle

Question 6

leopard gecko

Answer 6

good small pet lizard
12-20cm including tail
may drop their tail if they feel threatened
nocturnal - do not need strong UV
need calcium supplement
insectivorous

Question 7

crested gecko

Answer 7

can stick to walls and ceilings
kept individually
viv should have lots of plants and furniture
can be difficult to handle due to speed and size
eat fruit and insects

Question 8

Uromastyx

Answer 8

25-40cm long
herbivores
diumal
require high heat and UV