Enclosure Set-Up
What is the first layer of an enclosure.
Substrate
What are the two main roach colonies?
Dubia
Lobster
How many people do you need to take out Kiara?
3
How many tiers are there?
5
Where would you put a snake hook after using it?
The left of the sink. (NOT left in rep row on the floor, or leaning on the enclosure, or the shelves)
Which way should hides face?
With the opening towards the viewing glass.
Where are the extra paper towels kept?
The girls bathroom cabinet.
Give an example of an "extra" the tortoises can get.
Cactus pad, squash, carrot
True or false:
Occasionally 2 animals can be cleared by only going through the clearing process once
True
To which side of the sink do contaminated items go?
The left.
Do we use pure dirt for enclosures?
No, we mix in barks and mosses to maintain moisture levels.
How many types of powder are there?
3 (indoor, outdoor, Saturdays/Vitamin)
How do you clean Vizini's pond?
1. Unplug the water pump/filter
2. Syphon the water out into a bucket
3. Wipe down the surfaces of the pond
4. Refill
5. Plug everything back in
6. MUST make sure that the pump is positioned with the intake under water
What tier(s) can lead keepers clear you for?
1 (sometimes 2)
What is the mix of solution in the vinegar spray bottles?
50% Water
50% Vinegar
In low humidity enclosures, what is the one thing that we make sure to mist?
The humid hide.
Where is the fish food for the aquarium fish?
The freezer OR under the aquarium
In what order are the tortoise's enclosures outside AND how do you tell Horton and Morton apart?
DaToe, Horton, Morton
Huge Horton, Mini Morton
What background information is required to clear an animal?
Common name, habitat, location, behavior, conservation status, species, unique details of that animal.
What is the name of our new turtle?
Famini
If you see a little white fuzzy looking thing or spot on a leaf in an enclosure what is it? What should you do if you see that?
Where is the mop and the solution?
Why does Rufio have black screens on his glass if it blocks little kids from seeing into the enclosure well?
It helps manage his stress levels during crowded tours and hopefully will stop him from scratching at the glass.
What do you have to do in order to clear an animal?
1. Notes
2. Ask ACT or teacher
3. Check the log
4. Put your name on the handling list
5. Wash hands
6. Clear
Who founded the PWM?
Ron Head