Characteristics
In the larval part of their lives, where do they mostly live
Water
Most amphibians are
what is Insect eaters
why when youre holding amphibians you should keep wet hands?
they breathe through their skin, so they have to be moist
frogs lay their ___ in the water
What Is eggs
Amphibians need moisture in their enclosure for
What is to keep their skin moist and help them stay healthy
amphibians are ecothermic, meaning they cant generate their own body heat and are commonly called this
Cold blooded
depending on the size they can eat
what is Earthworms, small birds, or small rodents
when should you hold amphibians?
Only when necessary
the name for a baby frog is
What is Tadpoles
Aquariums need _____ and _____
What is a filtration and aeration system
about how many species of amphibians exist?
What do tadpoles or aquatic species feed on
what is Vegetation or aquatic plant life
to prevent disease spread, what should you do when you handle amphibians?
Wear gloves
What is hard shells
Aquatic species that live on land and water need
What is a semi aquatic habitat
During their early aquatic stage, how do tadpoles primarily breathe before developing lungs?
Using external and internal gills
What do salamanders prefer to eat
what is earthworms or nightcrawlers
what disease can be given to humans by frogs/Salamanders
salmonellosis
Male frogs ____ or ____ to attract female
What is calls or croaks
When housing species of frogs and toads that actively dig or burrow, which of the following substrate choices poses the highest risk of causing fatal gastrointestinal impaction if ingested?
Small gravel pebbles smaller than the amphibian's head
How many chambers are in an amphibian's heart?
3
How can a amphibians diet change as it grows
tadpoles may eat algae or plants, while adults often eat insect or small animals
when transporting an amphibian, what should you place them in?
Moist bag
Newly hatched tadpoles don't have
What is limbs, lungs, eyelids, or a true jaw
For fully aquatic amphibians like axolotls, why are high-flow mechanical power filters heavily discouraged in favor of gentle sponge filters?
High-flow currents cause chronic stress and damage their delicate external gills