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How to Care for Terrapins - Test
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) No lighting needed
C) UVB and heat lamp
D) Just a regular light bulb
  • 3. What is the ideal basking temperature for terrapins?
A) 100-110°F (38-43°C)
B) 85-95°F (29-35°C)
C) 50-60°F (10-16°C)
D) 60-70°F (16-21°C)
  • 4. What is the best type of substrate for a terrapin tank?
A) Soil
B) Bare bottom or large rocks
C) Sand
D) Gravel
  • 5. How often should you clean a terrapin tank?
A) Never
B) Weekly water changes
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) Metabolic Bone Disease (MBD)
B) Shell Rot
C) Respiratory Infection
D) Eye Infection
  • 7. What is a good source of protein for terrapins?
A) Lettuce
B) Bread
C) Fruit
D) Turtle pellets
  • 8. What should you do if your terrapin's shell starts to soften?
A) Increase UVB and calcium intake
B) Paint it
C) Apply lotion
D) Ignore it
  • 9. What should the water temperature be in a terrapin tank?
A) 75-80°F (24-27°C)
B) 40-50°F (4-10°C)
C) 60-70°F (16-21°C)
D) 85-90°F (29-32°C)
  • 10. What is the best way to provide enrichment for your terrapin?
A) Leave it alone
B) Give it a stuffed animal
C) Keep the tank sterile
D) Introduce live food or new objects
  • 11. How often should you feed a juvenile terrapin?
A) Once a week
B) Daily
C) Once a month
D) Every other day
  • 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) 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) Bubbly nose
B) Shiny shell
C) Lethargy
D) Excessive eating
  • 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) Vinegar
C) Dechlorinator
D) Dish soap
  • 17. Can you house multiple terrapins together?
A) Yes, they are social animals
B) Always
C) It doesn't matter
D) Only if the tank is large enough and there are no signs of aggression.
  • 18. What is a common food to avoid feeding terrapins?
A) Earthworms
B) Pellets
C) Dog or cat food
D) Crickets
  • 19. What is shell rot?
A) A type of algae growth
B) A bacterial or fungal infection of the shell.
C) A natural shedding process
D) A type of cancer
  • 20. How can you prevent shell rot?
A) Keep the tank clean and provide a proper basking area.
B) Ignore it
C) Apply sunscreen
D) Keep the turtle out of the water
  • 21. What does carapace mean?
A) The lower part of the shell
B) The head
C) The upper part of the shell.
D) The tail
  • 22. What does plastron mean?
A) The head
B) The upper part of the shell
C) The tail
D) The lower part of the shell.
  • 23. What is the best way to move a terrapin?
A) By the head
B) By one leg
C) Support the body and shell carefully.
D) By the tail
  • 24. Why is it important to quarantine a new terrapin?
A) To help it adjust to its new home faster.
B) To prevent the spread of disease.
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) 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) Elodea
D) Fake plants
  • 27. Why should you avoid handling your terrapin unnecessarily?
A) To avoid stressing the animal.
B) They like to be handled
C) Handling helps them bond with you
D) They require a lot of handling
  • 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 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) 1-2 years
C) 50-60 years
D) 20-30 years
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