Name: _________________
Class Period: ____________
Date: ____________
Unit 04: Companion Reptiles and Amphibians Exam
Directions: Please label the reptile and amphibian type that represents each picture on
the power point.
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Word Bank
Poison dart frog
Fire-bellied toad
South American horned frog
Tree frog
Geckos
Iguanas
Anoles
Bearded dragon
King snake and milk snake
Rat snake and corn snake
Hognose snake
Python
Tortoises
Soft-shell turtles
Mud and musk turtles
Painted turtles
Frogs
Directions: Please answer the following questions about frog characteristics, biology
and behavior, husbandry, common diseases, and zoonoses.
17. This type of frog is strictly aquatic, will eat anything that fits in it’s mouth, common in pet
trade, has a life span of 15 years, and can reach the size of 5 to 6 inches. According to these
characteristics, which frog is this describing?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Leopard frog
Bullfrogs
African clawed frog
South American horned frogs
18. Frogs undergo a process, in which they begin life as a tadpole with no limbs, tail, and they
breathe through gills. Then the tadpoles change and grow limbs, a tail, and their gills become
lungs. What correctly identifies this process?
A.
B.
C.
D.
genealogy
metamorphosis
puberty
life cycle
Directions: Different types of frogs require different types of enclosures. Please match
the appropriate enclosure to each type of frog.
19. ___________Slightly slanted floor or combined “pond” and substrate.
20. ____________Solid, moist surface and a water dish or “pond”.
21. ____________Static, flow-through, or recirculating system.
A. Aquatic frogs
B. Terrestrial frogs
C. Semi aquatic frogs
22. This zoonotic disease colonizes internal organs of African clawed frogs and can be treated with
doxycycline. What is the name of this disease?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Redleg
Lucke tumor herpesvirus
Chlamydophila psittaci
Fungi
Snakes
Directions: Please answer the following questions about snake characteristics, biology
and behavior, husbandry, common diseases, and zoonoses.
23. This snake is generally natives of Central and South America, considered one of the most
popular snakes, and tames quickly. It also can be bred in captivity, grows up to 12 feet, females
are larger than males, and they are livebearers. According to these characteristics, which snake
is this describing?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Python
King Snake and milk Snake
Garter Snake
Boa
24. Snakes shed their skin as a single piece, including its spectacles. What is this process known
as?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Metamorphosis
Ecdysis
Molting
Shedding
25. Temperature is very important with snakes. If the ambient temperature is too cold, snakes
will not _______________.
A.
B.
C.
D.
live
shed
drink
eat
26. What are the three main health concerns with snakes?
A.
B.
C.
D.
parasites, toxicosis, infectious stomatitis
salmonella, gout, toxicosis
thermal burns, gout, obesity
thermal burns, parasites, salmonella
27. Snakes can carry diseases that can infect humans if they come in contact with these snakes.
This is known as zoonoses. What zoonoses can the handler develop localized dermatitis from?
A.
B.
C.
D.
snake mites
salmonella
gout
inclusion body disease
Lizards
Directions: Please answer the following questions about lizard characteristics, biology
and behavior, husbandry, common diseases, and zoonoses.
28. These are fairly large terrestrial lizards that can grow up to 4 feet long and can live 15 to 20
years. They are known as being aggressive and are not recommended for beginners. According
to these characteristics, which lizard does this describe?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Monitors
Tegus
Skinks
Water dragon
29. Which one of these actions is a common predator avoidance mechanism for lizards?
A.
B.
C.
D.
flight
tail autonomy
camouflage
play dead
30. In order to provide a proper enclosure for snakes, it is suggested that the owner place PVC
pipe, heat-treated bark, or broken terra cotta inside the snake’s cage. Owners should do this in
order to provide what for their snake?
A.
B.
C.
D.
chew toy
climbing capabilities
warmth
retreat
31. One common disease of snakes known as “mouth rot” is a bacterial infection that is secondary
to stress and immunosuppression. Poor husbandry increases the snake’s chances of getting
this disease and in order to treat it, surgical removal of the infected tissue is required. If it is
not treated, the snake’s lesions can progress to ulcerations and abscesses causing some animals
to loose teeth. What common disease is this most likely describing?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Amoebiasis
Cryptosporidiosis
Infectious stomatitis
Adenovirus
Turtles
Directions: Please answer the following questions about turtle characteristics, biology
and behavior, husbandry, common diseases, and zoonoses.
32. This turtle is known for having a domed shell with hinged plastron and is able to totally
withdraw its head and limbs. According to these characteristics, what turtle does this most
closely describe?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Native box turtles
Asian box turtle
Map turtles
Soft-shell turtles
33. The ____________ on a turtle is fused to the vertebrae and ribs and is comprised of
osteoderms (bony plates).
Using the answer choices below, please correctly complete the statement above.
A.
B.
C.
D.
skin
tail
head
shell
34. This disease is common in box turtles and can cause the turtles to become anorexic. A variety
of bacteria is thought to be involved in causing this disease and treatment involves perforating
the eardrum and flushing the middle ear with antiseptic. According to this description, what
common disease does this most closely describe?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Respiratory tract infection
Middle-ear infection
Metabolic bone disease
Vitamin A deficiency
35. Salmonella is a type of zoonoses that turtles can have and it is shed in their feces. Gloves
should be worn when handling or caring for these turtles and some people such as very young
children or pregnant women should avoid handling these turtles completely. Where in the
turtle is this zoonosis carried?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Respiratory tract
Digestive tract
Reproductive tract
Circulatory tract