Reptile med mod 11
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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?

  • Resting stage
  • Hypovitaminosis A
  • Dysecdysis (correct)
  • Hypoproteinaemia
  • 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?

    <p>2 weeks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a cause of dysecdysis in reptiles?

    <p>Dehydration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the colloquial term for a range of skin infections in reptiles?

    <p>Scale Rot</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which bacterium is thought to cause Septicaemic Cutaneous Ulcerative Disease (SCUD) in Chelonia?

    <p>Citrobacter freundii</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended treatment for blisters caused by bacterial infections in reptiles?

    <p>Dilute povidone iodine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a physiological reason for reptiles to change the pigmentation of their skin?

    <p>To blend with their surroundings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most commonly seen mite in reptiles?

    <p>Snake mites</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential consequence of a reptile being infested with mites?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a recommended method for treating mites in reptiles?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a distinguishing characteristic of reptile and avian abscesses?

    <p>They are surrounded by a thick shell of fibrous tissue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the common site of abscess formation in carnivorous aquatic Chelonia?

    <p>The middle ear</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a common cause of abscesses in reptiles housed together?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended treatment for abscesses in reptiles?

    <p>Surgical removal of the abscess and its capsule</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following ticks have been implicated in the transmission of Cowdria ruminatum, the cause of heart water disease?

    <p>Amblyomma marmoreum and A. sparseum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended treatment for ticks on reptiles?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which family of blowflies is capable of laying eggs on tortoises around the vent?

    <p>Blue, black, and green bottle family</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended treatment for leeches on aquatic species?

    <p>Manual removal by application of saline solution to the leech followed by antiseptic treatment of the wound</p> Signup and view all the answers

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