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Which of the following is the preferred method for providing calcium supplementation to insectivorous reptiles?
Which of the following is the preferred method for providing calcium supplementation to insectivorous reptiles?
- Gut-loading the prey with calcium supplements (correct)
- Feeding fruits with high calcium content
- Directly providing calcium supplements to the reptile
- Feeding commercially available insects without supplementation
Which of the following can lead to pyramiding on the shell of chelonia?
Which of the following can lead to pyramiding on the shell of chelonia?
- Dry environmental conditions
- Inverted calcium:phosphorus ratio
- High levels of dietary protein
- Focal heat source (correct)
Which of the following dietary deficiencies can occur in herbivorous reptiles?
Which of the following dietary deficiencies can occur in herbivorous reptiles?
- Protein deficiency
- Vitamin deficiency
- Iron deficiency
- Calcium deficiency (correct)
Which of the following factors is NOT mentioned as a potential cause of fractures in reptiles?
Which of the following factors is NOT mentioned as a potential cause of fractures in reptiles?
Which of the following is a common method for stabilizing hind limb bone fractures in lizards?
Which of the following is a common method for stabilizing hind limb bone fractures in lizards?
Which technique is NOT commonly used to repair traumatic fractures in reptiles?
Which technique is NOT commonly used to repair traumatic fractures in reptiles?
What is a characteristic of tail shedding in lizards?
What is a characteristic of tail shedding in lizards?
How is the reptilian central nervous system organized?
How is the reptilian central nervous system organized?
Which of the following is a symptom of thiamine deficiency in garter and water snakes?
Which of the following is a symptom of thiamine deficiency in garter and water snakes?
What is the recommended minimum level of thiamine for reptiles?
What is the recommended minimum level of thiamine for reptiles?
Which vitamin deficiency is commonly seen in monitor lizards?
Which vitamin deficiency is commonly seen in monitor lizards?
What is the treatment for hypoglycemia in crocodiles?
What is the treatment for hypoglycemia in crocodiles?
Which of the following is NOT a sign of damage to the lumbar and sacral elements of the lumbosacral plexus in reptiles?
Which of the following is NOT a sign of damage to the lumbar and sacral elements of the lumbosacral plexus in reptiles?
What is the preferred site for collecting cerebrospinal fluid in reptiles?
What is the preferred site for collecting cerebrospinal fluid in reptiles?
Which diagnostic test is useful for assessing boney changes to the spinal column and skull in reptiles?
Which diagnostic test is useful for assessing boney changes to the spinal column and skull in reptiles?
What is the treatment for hypocalcaemic collapse in gravid lizards?
What is the treatment for hypocalcaemic collapse in gravid lizards?
Which cranial nerve may be difficult to assess and is often associated with a history of loss of appetite?
Which cranial nerve may be difficult to assess and is often associated with a history of loss of appetite?
Which cranial nerves may be assessed by performing a menace test?
Which cranial nerves may be assessed by performing a menace test?
Which cranial nerves may be assessed by the palpebral reflex?
Which cranial nerves may be assessed by the palpebral reflex?
Which cranial nerves are affected if oculocephalic or physiological nystagmus is seen?
Which cranial nerves are affected if oculocephalic or physiological nystagmus is seen?
