Restraint
What restraint tool is most helpful in handling birds and reptiles
Towels
What structure do reptiles, amphibians, and birds all have in common that mammals do not have
Cloaca
What essential nutrient supplementation do reptiles require
Calcium
What is a common condition where sores develop on the backs of birds' and small mammals feet
bumble foot
Which small mammal can slip their fur when frightened
Chinchilla
Why must you always wear gloves when handling amphibians
Skin is permeable to substances on your hands - they can also excrete substances that may be harmful to you
What are the specialized bones found in birds that also help with respiration
Pneumatic bones
What essential nutrient do ferrets require (hint: carnivores)
Protein
What vitamin deficiency leads to scurvy
Vitamin C
Which reptile will drop its tail when frightened
Geckos
What is the most important thing to keep in mind when handling rabbits
Keep back legs secure - can easily break their backs
What makes up the white part of reptile and bird droppings
Urates and urine
What is required in their environment for proper shedding in reptiles
Humidity
What condition commonly occurs in rabbits, guinea pigs, and other herbivores that stop eating or have sudden diet changes - typically life-threatening if not treated
GI stasis - slowing of gut movement
Why do rodents chew a lot
They have continuously growing teeth that need to be kept short
Where should you never hold a rodent?
By the tip of the tail
Birds and reptiles lack what major muscle that mammals have
Diaphragm
What is the normal color of rabbit urine
Orange-red
Metabolic bone disease is caused by a deficiency in what
Calcium, UVB or vitamin D3
This rodent typically does not enjoy being housed in groups
Hamsters
When restraining a bird, you should never
Squeeze
What do ferrets lack that some other small mammals have in their digestive tract
Cecum
What is the class of animal that rabbits and hares fall under
Lagomorphs
What two conditions should ferrets be vaccinated for
Rabies and canine distemper
Drooping head/eyelids, ataxia, sleeping, fluffing of feathers