Reptiles
Reptiles need a temperature and ___ gauge
What is- Humidity
Rats live for?
Mice live for?
What is 2-4 years
What is 1-2 years
What do Guinea Pigs need added to their water daily?
What is- Vitamin C
Rodents require at minimum how big of a tank?
What is 10 gallons
A rabbit/guinea pig is having a hard time chewing what could be the cause?
What is- overgrown teeth
What are most reptiles diets?
What is- Insectivores
Mice diet consists of?
What is - fruits, nuts, veggies and little meat
Guinea Pigs are popular for their odd toe count, what is it?
What is 14, 4 in the front and 3 in the back.
What can scents and dust in bedding do to small animals?
What is cause respiratory illness
What disease can an excess of carbs cause in ferrets?
What is- insulinoma
Multivitamins and Calcium should be given to young reptiles how often?
What is 2-3 times a week
A rat's diet is?
what is omnivores- fruits, nuts, veggies, and meat.
What percentage of hay do rabbits and guinea pigs need?
What is - 70%
What can happen if small animals are not played with/given roaming time?
what is depression/ lack of appetite
What red like "ring" patch with some hair loss appears on mice/rats/guinea pigs?
What is- ringworm
Many reptiles require what kind of light?
Mice and Rats rely heavily on this due to lack of vision
What is smell and hearing
What is the max temperature Rabbits can be in before heat stroke occurs?
What is 80 degrees
What two diet options are best suited for Ferrets?
What is- Fortified Pellets and Raw
Rats are common for getting what virus?
What is Hanta virus
What disease can reptiles get from a lack of calcium?
What is- metabolic bone disease
Mice and Rats use their tail for?
What is balance and thermoregulation
A lack of Vitamin C (or deficiency) in guinea pigs is also called what?
What is Scurvy
Why is hay important for small herbivore animals?
What is- a long digestive track
What is the number one cause of death for domesticated ferrets?
What is- intestinal obstruction