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