Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

Easter term fourt hyear > Exotics tortoises lizards and snakes > Flashcards

Exotics tortoises lizards and snakes Flashcards

1
Q

Which tortoise has two spurs on back legs

A

Greek spur thighed

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Which tortoise has only 4 claws on front feet not 5

A

horsefield

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

What is the bladder used for in tortoises

A

Just for water storage; not connected to the urinary system

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Comparison of metabolic rate of a tortoise with mammal of similar size

A

Only 20%

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Where to microchip tortoises

A

In left hind quadriceps area subcutaneous

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

What infectious diseases might you test new tortoises for

A

Endoparasites
Herpes virus
Mycoplasma

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

How long should hibernation be

A

Between 0 days and 3 months

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

Which is the only tortoise that is an obligate hibernater

A

Horsefield

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

After what age can you start letting tortoises hibernate

A

4 years old
- UNless growing too fast may do a week hibernation at a younger age

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

Preparations for hibernation

A

Should be fully hydrated
Stop feeding 2 weeks before to ensure empty guts
Turn down temp
Regular bathing before

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

HOw can we auscultate a tortoise

A

Use damp cotton wool between stethoscope and carapace to magnify sound and give flat surface

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

How to tell males and females apart tortoises

A

Females have shorter tail and flat plastron
Males have longer tail and concave plastron

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

What impact do bladder calculi have on tortoises

A

Don’t affect urinary system BUT decreases space in water storage area

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

What is the first line wormer to use in torotises

A

Fenbendazole

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

What wormer drug do we not use in tortoises

A

Ivermectins - will kill tortoise

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

Which worms in tortoises just need one fenbendazole dose and which may need 2

A

1 dose: ascarids
May need to repeat for strongyles and oxyurids

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

How would we treat protozoa/amoeboids if causing colicky enteritis

A

Metronidazole 20mg/kg

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

What temperature should tortoise hibernation be done at

A

Between 5 and 8 *C

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
19
Q

What deficiency makes URT infections worse in tortoises

A

Hypovitaminosis A

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
20
Q

What kind of lower airway pathology is typically seen in tortoises

A

Lung abscesses

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
21
Q

What is the cause of runny nose syndrome in tortoises

A

Chelonian herpes virus
> rhinitis, stomatitis, glossitis, oesophagitis

Common in Greek and Marginated tortoises; rare in Hermans
fatal in non testudo species

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
22
Q

Treating chelonian herpes virus

A

Acyclovir
Remember that tortoise will stay infected for life so don’t want to add any new ones to the colony

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
23
Q

Treating mycoplasma and chlamydia in tortoises

A

Enrofloxacin/doxycycline

24
Q

What care should we take with using enrofloxacin e.g to treat chlamydia/mycoplasma in tortoises

A

Avoid injecting

25
Q

What is different about the renal system in tortoises

A

No loop of henle so cannot produce hypertonic urine; need more urine/water to get rid of electrolytes

26
Q

Uric acid levels in tortoises; normal, post hibernation, severe renal disease and severe gout

A

Normal = 250
Post-hibernation = 400
Severe renal disease = 1000
Irreversible gout = 1500-2000

27
Q

What can lead to liver disease in tortoises

A

Inappropriate diet
Chronic hyperoestrogenism in females (follicular stasis)
Chronic malnutrition
Too long hibernation

28
Q

Diagnosis of liver disaese/hepatic lipidosis in tortoises

A

Inactivity, anorexia, biliverdinuria, jaundice

Neutropaenia, elevated liver enzymes, elevated bile acids, high cholesterol, low albumin

29
Q

Treating follicular and egg stasis

A

Gold standard = surgery
Could do suprelorin implants to stop process

To get them to lay: give calcium first to encourage shell formation; then oxytocin

30
Q

Where to take a blood sample in tortoises

A

*Right jugular (left is close to oesophagus)
Sub carapacial sinus i.e where skin joins shell go in and up
Dorsal tail vein but small volume and lymph dilution

31
Q

What to watch out for when sampling blood in tortoises from sub carapacial sinus

A

If there is a flash of yellow first, have entered lymph sinus and will be getting lymph dilution so should start again

32
Q

How is heart position different in chameleons

A

Heart is separated off from the body via a septae

33
Q

Why do we get hypovitaminosis A in lizards

A

Due to improperly gut loaded insects

34
Q

Manifestation of hypovitaminosis A in leopard gecjos

A

Swollen eyes, build up of plaques and debris, conjunctivitis

35
Q

What is a potential knock on effect on metabolic bone disease further down the line

A

Kidney disease

36
Q

How does hypovitaminosis A manifest in bearded dragons

A

Mouth rot

37
Q

What do scabby yellow, skin tight changes on bearded dragon mean

A

CANV fungus infection

38
Q

HOw many eggs can a leopard gecko make at one

A

2 eggs; this means they are large in relation to body

39
Q

Role of the phallus in bearded dragon

A

Just reproductive
No connection to urinary system

40
Q

What can cause bearded dragons to develop hepatic disease/lipidosis

A

Knock on from follicular stasis
Or when haven’t eaten for 4 wees

41
Q

What can we give bearded dragons to help with constipation

A

Lactulose

42
Q

How does adenovirus present in lizards

A

Constipation, colistasis, hepatic disease

43
Q

What type of disease are crested geckos especially prone to

A

Skin disease as very thih skin

44
Q

How is parasite control with iguanas different to other lizards

A

They are herbivores so don’t get parasites from insect feed; they are infected when young and can break the cycle once they are treated

45
Q

What causes floppy tongue syndrome in chameleons

A

Vit C deficiency

46
Q

What is different about the timing of follicular stasis in ichameleons

A

Can see earlier i.e before usual reproductive age
Have on list of differentials from 6 months

47
Q

What are columbridae

A

Group of snakes including nat snakes, king snakes, corn snakes

48
Q

Why do we have to be careful handling snakes

A

No sternal
Oonly a single occipital confyle

49
Q

Which snake type is esp neophobic / stops eating with stress

A

Royal and ball python

50
Q

Which snakes species do adult males sometimes show seasonal anorexia

A

Corn snakes

51
Q

How to treat snake mites

A

Fipronil spray applied via wipe over snake
Predatory mites

52
Q

What factors can contribute to poor shedding

A

Too low humiditiy
Nothing to rub against
Being ill; causes them to shed more often

53
Q

What is inclusion body disease

A

Disease seen in pythons and boas due to syncytial virus
Manifests mainly as neurological signs, anorexia, can have resp disease

= immunosuppressive

54
Q

What to do if snake has inclusion body disease

A

Euthanise entire collection of snakes

55
Q

Where is stomach found along snake body

A

Around a third of the way down

56
Q

What is pentastomiasis

A

Parasitic condition in snakes; arthropod
Zoonotic and cam cause visceral migrans in people if snakes are eatne

57
Q

What type of snake needs a license to own

A

Front fanged snakes e.g vipers

Easter term fourt hyear (48 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions