How to Care for Terrapins
  • 1. What is the minimum tank size recommended for a single adult terrapin?
A) 20 gallons
B) 40 gallons
C) 75 gallons
D) 10 gallons
  • 2. What type of lighting is essential for terrapins?
A) UVB and heat lamp
B) LED lights
C) Just a regular light bulb
D) No lighting needed
  • 3. What is the ideal basking temperature for terrapins?
A) 60-70°F (16-21°C)
B) 50-60°F (10-16°C)
C) 85-95°F (29-35°C)
D) 100-110°F (38-43°C)
  • 4. What is the best type of substrate for a terrapin tank?
A) Soil
B) Sand
C) Gravel
D) Bare bottom or large rocks
  • 5. How often should you clean a terrapin tank?
A) Never
B) Weekly water changes
C) Only when it looks dirty
D) Monthly water changes
  • 6. What is a common health problem in terrapins caused by poor diet and UVB lighting?
A) Shell Rot
B) Respiratory Infection
C) Metabolic Bone Disease (MBD)
D) Eye Infection
  • 7. What is a good source of protein for terrapins?
A) Fruit
B) Lettuce
C) Bread
D) Turtle pellets
  • 8. What should you do if your terrapin's shell starts to soften?
A) Increase UVB and calcium intake
B) Ignore it
C) Apply lotion
D) Paint it
  • 9. What should the water temperature be in a terrapin tank?
A) 75-80°F (24-27°C)
B) 85-90°F (29-32°C)
C) 60-70°F (16-21°C)
D) 40-50°F (4-10°C)
  • 10. What is the best way to provide enrichment for your terrapin?
A) Give it a stuffed animal
B) Introduce live food or new objects
C) Leave it alone
D) Keep the tank sterile
  • 11. How often should you feed a juvenile terrapin?
A) Every other day
B) Once a month
C) Daily
D) Once a week
  • 12. How often should you feed an adult terrapin?
A) Twice a day
B) Once a week
C) Every other day or every three days
D) Daily
  • 13. What does a healthy terrapin shell look like?
A) Soft and flaky
B) Smooth and hard
C) Covered in algae
D) Cracked
  • 14. What is a common sign of a respiratory infection in terrapins?
A) Excessive eating
B) Lethargy
C) Shiny shell
D) Bubbly nose
  • 15. Why is it important to provide a basking area for terrapins?
A) To hide from predators
B) To sleep
C) To regulate body temperature and synthesize vitamin D3
D) For fun
  • 16. What type of water conditioner should you use for terrapin tanks?
A) Dish soap
B) Dechlorinator
C) Bleach
D) Vinegar
  • 17. Can you house multiple terrapins together?
A) Always
B) Only if the tank is large enough and there are no signs of aggression.
C) Yes, they are social animals
D) It doesn't matter
  • 18. What is a common food to avoid feeding terrapins?
A) Pellets
B) Dog or cat food
C) Crickets
D) Earthworms
  • 19. What is shell rot?
A) A natural shedding process
B) A bacterial or fungal infection of the shell.
C) A type of algae growth
D) A type of cancer
  • 20. How can you prevent shell rot?
A) Ignore it
B) Keep the tank clean and provide a proper basking area.
C) Keep the turtle out of the water
D) Apply sunscreen
  • 21. What does carapace mean?
A) The head
B) The lower part of the shell
C) The upper part of the shell.
D) The tail
  • 22. What does plastron mean?
A) The upper part of the shell
B) The lower part of the shell.
C) The tail
D) The head
  • 23. What is the best way to move a terrapin?
A) By the head
B) By one leg
C) By the tail
D) Support the body and shell carefully.
  • 24. Why is it important to quarantine a new terrapin?
A) To make it easier to feed
B) To prevent the spread of disease.
C) To help it adjust to its new home faster.
D) It is not important to quarantine a new terrapin
  • 25. What type of filtration is best for terrapin tanks?
A) No filter is needed
B) An over-sized canister filter.
C) An under gravel filter
D) A small internal filter
  • 26. What type of plants are safe to keep with terrapins?
A) Amazon sword
B) Duckweed
C) Fake plants
D) Elodea
  • 27. Why should you avoid handling your terrapin unnecessarily?
A) They require a lot of handling
B) To avoid stressing the animal.
C) They like to be handled
D) Handling helps them bond with you
  • 28. What is a sign that your terrapin is stressed?
A) Hiding constantly.
B) Basking more
C) Becoming more active
D) Eating a lot
  • 29. What vitamin supplement is most important for terrapins?
A) Vitamin D3
B) Vitamin C
C) Vitamin E
D) Vitamin B12
  • 30. What is the typical lifespan of a terrapin in captivity?
A) 1-2 years
B) 50-60 years
C) 5-10 years
D) 20-30 years
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