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