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Which of the following factors can retard the process of ecdysis in snakes?
Which of the following factors can retard the process of ecdysis in snakes?
- Age
- Wounds and scars
- Hydrational status (correct)
- Parasitism
What is the condition called when the separation of shed skin fails to occur, whether in part or totally?
What is the condition called when the separation of shed skin fails to occur, whether in part or totally?
- Resting stage
- Hypovitaminosis A
- Dysecdysis (correct)
- Hypoproteinaemia
Which stage of ecdysis involves the formation of new α, β and Oberhautchen layers?
Which stage of ecdysis involves the formation of new α, β and Oberhautchen layers?
- Separation of the layers
- Resting stage
- Beginning of the growth cycle
- Formation of new skin beneath the old one (correct)
What is the approximate duration of the entire ecdysis process in squamates, such as snakes?
What is the approximate duration of the entire ecdysis process in squamates, such as snakes?
Which of the following is a cause of dysecdysis in reptiles?
Which of the following is a cause of dysecdysis in reptiles?
What is the colloquial term for a range of skin infections in reptiles?
What is the colloquial term for a range of skin infections in reptiles?
Which bacterium is thought to cause Septicaemic Cutaneous Ulcerative Disease (SCUD) in Chelonia?
Which bacterium is thought to cause Septicaemic Cutaneous Ulcerative Disease (SCUD) in Chelonia?
What is the recommended treatment for blisters caused by bacterial infections in reptiles?
What is the recommended treatment for blisters caused by bacterial infections in reptiles?
Which of the following is a physiological reason for reptiles to change the pigmentation of their skin?
Which of the following is a physiological reason for reptiles to change the pigmentation of their skin?
What is the most commonly seen mite in reptiles?
What is the most commonly seen mite in reptiles?
What is a potential consequence of a reptile being infested with mites?
What is a potential consequence of a reptile being infested with mites?
What is a recommended method for treating mites in reptiles?
What is a recommended method for treating mites in reptiles?
Which of the following is a distinguishing characteristic of reptile and avian abscesses?
Which of the following is a distinguishing characteristic of reptile and avian abscesses?
What is the common site of abscess formation in carnivorous aquatic Chelonia?
What is the common site of abscess formation in carnivorous aquatic Chelonia?
Which of the following is a common cause of abscesses in reptiles housed together?
Which of the following is a common cause of abscesses in reptiles housed together?
What is the recommended treatment for abscesses in reptiles?
What is the recommended treatment for abscesses in reptiles?
Which of the following ticks have been implicated in the transmission of Cowdria ruminatum, the cause of heart water disease?
Which of the following ticks have been implicated in the transmission of Cowdria ruminatum, the cause of heart water disease?
What is the recommended treatment for ticks on reptiles?
What is the recommended treatment for ticks on reptiles?
Which family of blowflies is capable of laying eggs on tortoises around the vent?
Which family of blowflies is capable of laying eggs on tortoises around the vent?
What is the recommended treatment for leeches on aquatic species?
What is the recommended treatment for leeches on aquatic species?
