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How to Care for Terrapins
Contributed by: Sandhu
  • 1. What is the minimum tank size recommended for a single adult terrapin?
A) 10 gallons
B) 75 gallons
C) 20 gallons
D) 40 gallons
  • 2. What type of lighting is essential for terrapins?
A) LED lights
B) Just a regular light bulb
C) No lighting needed
D) UVB and heat lamp
  • 3. What is the ideal basking temperature for terrapins?
A) 60-70°F (16-21°C)
B) 100-110°F (38-43°C)
C) 50-60°F (10-16°C)
D) 85-95°F (29-35°C)
  • 4. What is the best type of substrate for a terrapin tank?
A) Sand
B) Gravel
C) Soil
D) Bare bottom or large rocks
  • 5. How often should you clean a terrapin tank?
A) Monthly water changes
B) Weekly water changes
C) Only when it looks dirty
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) Eye Infection
D) Respiratory Infection
  • 7. What is a good source of protein for terrapins?
A) Bread
B) Lettuce
C) Fruit
D) Turtle pellets
  • 8. What should you do if your terrapin's shell starts to soften?
A) Paint it
B) Increase UVB and calcium intake
C) Ignore it
D) Apply lotion
  • 9. What should the water temperature be in a terrapin tank?
A) 60-70°F (16-21°C)
B) 40-50°F (4-10°C)
C) 75-80°F (24-27°C)
D) 85-90°F (29-32°C)
  • 10. What is the best way to provide enrichment for your terrapin?
A) Introduce live food or new objects
B) Leave it alone
C) Give it a stuffed animal
D) Keep the tank sterile
  • 11. How often should you feed a juvenile terrapin?
A) Once a month
B) Once a week
C) Every other day
D) Daily
  • 12. How often should you feed an adult terrapin?
A) Daily
B) Once a week
C) Twice a day
D) Every other day or every three days
  • 13. What does a healthy terrapin shell look like?
A) Covered in algae
B) Smooth and hard
C) Soft and flaky
D) Cracked
  • 14. What is a common sign of a respiratory infection in terrapins?
A) Excessive eating
B) Bubbly nose
C) Lethargy
D) Shiny shell
  • 15. Why is it important to provide a basking area for terrapins?
A) To hide from predators
B) To sleep
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) Bleach
B) Dechlorinator
C) Vinegar
D) Dish soap
  • 17. Can you house multiple terrapins together?
A) It doesn't matter
B) Only if the tank is large enough and there are no signs of aggression.
C) Always
D) Yes, they are social animals
  • 18. What is a common food to avoid feeding terrapins?
A) Earthworms
B) Crickets
C) Dog or cat food
D) Pellets
  • 19. What is shell rot?
A) A natural shedding process
B) A type of cancer
C) A bacterial or fungal infection of the shell.
D) A type of algae growth
  • 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 head
B) The upper part of the shell.
C) The tail
D) The lower part of the shell
  • 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) Support the body and shell carefully.
B) By the tail
C) By one leg
D) By the head
  • 24. Why is it important to quarantine a new terrapin?
A) To prevent the spread of disease.
B) To help it adjust to its new home faster.
C) To make it easier to feed
D) It is not important to quarantine a new terrapin
  • 25. What type of filtration is best for terrapin tanks?
A) A small internal filter
B) An under gravel filter
C) No filter is needed
D) An over-sized canister filter.
  • 26. What type of plants are safe to keep with terrapins?
A) Fake plants
B) Duckweed
C) Amazon sword
D) Elodea
  • 27. Why should you avoid handling your terrapin unnecessarily?
A) Handling helps them bond with you
B) They like to be handled
C) They require a lot of handling
D) To avoid stressing the animal.
  • 28. What is a sign that your terrapin is stressed?
A) Eating a lot
B) Hiding constantly.
C) Basking more
D) Becoming more active
  • 29. What vitamin supplement is most important for terrapins?
A) Vitamin C
B) Vitamin D3
C) Vitamin B12
D) Vitamin E
  • 30. What is the typical lifespan of a terrapin in captivity?
A) 5-10 years
B) 1-2 years
C) 50-60 years
D) 20-30 years
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