Small Mammals
True or False: Guinea pigs, rabbits, and chinchillas should have access to an unlimited amount of hay.
True
This part of the filter creates the electricity needed for the filter to have power.
motor
If there is a heat pad under the right side of the tank, which side of the tank does the heat lamp go on?
right side/same side
This bird is permitted to have their door open the whole day.
Sydney
What is the name of our ferret?
Mordecai
Name TWO foods that should never be fed to our small mammals. MUST BE ON OUR LIST
avocado, nuts and seeds, iceberg lettuce, potatoes, mushrooms, garlic, bread, dairy
When adding clean water back into a tank, we need to add this to remove chlorine, chloramines, and heavy metals from the tap water. What is it called AND how much?
4 pumps of stress coat
To clip wings, we clip the first 5-8 feathers. What kind of feathers are cut?
Primary (flight) feathers
What type of animal is Murphy?
rabbit
Fresh vegetables can be offered daily and should be equivalent to ____ cup per small mammal per day.
1/2
This water quality test measures if the water is acidic, neutral, or alkaline.
What is something that could happen if caretakers don't check for stuck shed around the reptile's body?
When a bird is banging their beak on their cage, what does this mean?
bored/want attention
What kind of bird is Sydney?
Blue-crowned Conure
Name one "do" when handling a small mammal.
-move slow
-don't squeeze
-use both hands
-keep animal close to body, secure with other hand
Which part of the filter system spins to create suction that draw the water up the tubes?
Impeller
What are two "don'ts" when handling LIZARDS?
-don't dangle legs/always support legs
-move slow/don't chase
-never pick up by tail/legs
What two bird actions may be dangerous/fatal to get mixed up?
tail bobbing- sign of illness
tail wagging- happy bird
What type of fish is Troy? (full name)
Red-bellied piranha
Name two reasons that animals who don't live together shouldn't be placed together.
-territorial
-ferrets are carnivores
-unwanted baby making
Give one reason from the notes why overfeeding is a problem.
increases ammonia/nitrite levels
decays - low oxygen level
lowers pH
cloudy water
snail overpopulation
What is the actual, scientifically accurate word for "cold-blooded"?
ectothermic
What are the feathers called that are newly grown and have a blood supply?
blood feathers
What kind of snake is Chimera? (full name)
Saharan Sand Boa