How to Care for Spiders - Exam
  • 1. What is the most important factor when choosing a spider enclosure?
A) Bright colors
B) Size, regardless of spider type
C) Adequate ventilation
D) Built-in decorations
  • 2. What type of enclosure is generally recommended for terrestrial spiders?
A) Vertical
B) Arboreal
C) Horizontal
D) Spherical
  • 3. What type of enclosure is generally recommended for arboreal spiders?
A) Round
B) Vertical
C) Horizontal
D) Underground
  • 4. What substrate is best for most spider enclosures?
A) Coco fiber
B) Gravel
C) Sand
D) Play-Doh
  • 5. How often should you mist the enclosure of a spider that requires higher humidity?
A) Once a week
B) Once a month
C) Every day or two
D) Never
  • 6. What is the best way to provide water for a spider?
A) Spraying directly on the spider
B) Submerging the spider
C) Deep bowl
D) Shallow water dish
  • 7. What is a common food item for juvenile spiders?
A) Pinky mice
B) Fruit flies
C) Mealworms
D) Grass clippings
  • 8. How often should you feed a juvenile spider?
A) Once a month
B) 2-3 times per week
C) Every day
D) Once a year
  • 9. What is a common food item for adult spiders?
A) Ants
B) Leaf litter
C) Crickets
D) French Fries
  • 10. How often should you feed an adult spider?
A) Three times a day
B) Once a week
C) Every day
D) Never
  • 11. What is 'prey drive'?
A) The spider's mating ritual
B) The fear a spider feels
C) The spider's instinct to hunt
D) The spider's shedding process
  • 12. What is a sign that a spider is about to molt?
A) Singing
B) Darkened abdomen
C) Sudden burst of speed
D) Increased appetite
  • 13. What should you do when your spider is molting?
A) Move it to a new enclosure
B) Leave it undisturbed
C) Offer it food
D) Help it remove the old exoskeleton
  • 14. How long should you wait to feed a spider after it molts?
A) 1-2 weeks
B) Immediately
C) 1 day
D) 1 month
  • 15. What is a common sign of stress in spiders?
A) Building elaborate webs
B) Refusal to eat
C) Constant grooming
D) Loud noises
  • 16. What should you do if your spider refuses to eat?
A) Force-feed it
B) Ignore it
C) Give it a larger prey item
D) Check enclosure conditions
  • 17. What is the best way to handle a spider?
A) Cup it in your hands
B) Pin it down
C) Hold it by its legs
D) Grab it with tweezers
  • 18. What is urticating hair?
A) Hairs that help spiders fly
B) Hairs used for sensing prey
C) Hairs used for web-spinning
D) Defensive hairs that cause irritation
  • 19. Which spider family is known for having urticating hairs?
A) Lycosidae
B) Salticidae
C) Theraphosidae
D) Araneidae
  • 20. What should you do if you get urticating hairs on your skin?
A) Apply vinegar
B) Wash with soap and water
C) Rub vigorously
D) Ignore it
  • 21. What is a common cause of spider death in captivity?
A) Dehydration
B) Overfeeding
C) Too much sunlight
D) Singing to it
  • 22. What is the ideal temperature range for most spiders?
A) 70-80°F
B) Freezing
C) 30-40°F
D) 100-110°F
  • 23. What is the purpose of adding branches or cork bark to a spider enclosure?
A) To provide food
B) Provide hiding places
C) To increase humidity
D) To scare the spider
  • 24. What should you do with uneaten prey in a spider enclosure?
A) Add more prey
B) Leave it for the spider to eat later
C) Bury it in the substrate
D) Remove it after 24 hours
  • 25. How can you tell if a spider is male or female?
A) By its web pattern
B) By its color
C) By its size
D) Examine the pedipalps and epigynum
  • 26. What is a spermathecae?
A) A male spider's pedipalp
B) A spider's fang
C) A type of web
D) Female spider's sperm storage organ
  • 27. What should you do if your spider bites you?
A) Wash the area with soap and water.
B) Seek immediate medical attention regardless
C) Panic
D) Apply a tourniquet
  • 28. Why is it important to research the specific species of spider you are keeping?
A) All spiders need the same care
B) It's not important
C) Just to know its name
D) Care requirements vary
  • 29. What is 'book lung'?
A) A spider's digestive system
B) A spider's venom gland
C) A spiders brain
D) A spider's respiratory organ
  • 30. Why shouldn't you use wild-caught spiders as pets?
A) They are easier to care for
B) They are friendlier
C) They live longer in captivity
D) Risk of parasites/disease
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