Reptiles and Amphibians Flashcards
What are 4 considerations when caring for both reptiles and amphibians?
- temp
- endo vs. ectothermic
- habitats
- moisture
What type of reptiles/amphibians are sensitive to temperature?
ectothermic
what 3 things are temp necessary for?
- digestion
- immune response
- mobility
What are 3 considerations when creating a habitat for reptiles?
- hides
- choice of substrate
- set up timers for environmental modifications
4 types of habits of reptiles:
- burrowers vs. climbers
- diurnal vs. nocturnal
3 considerations when caring for amphibians
- diet
- moisture
- hides
3 habits of amphibians:
- most are nocturnal
- mainly sight-based predators
- tend to be cryptic
3 factors of temp & amphibians:
- not as crucial for amphibians as reptiles
- need lower temps than reptiles
- high temp = water loss faster
What order are salamanders included in?
candata
2 unique qualities of salamanders:
- aposematic coloration
- regenerate organs/limbs
4 qualities of caecilians:
- no limbs
- fossorial
- feed young w/ milk
- rely on chemosensory
What do reptiles undergo in the wintertime? what is it?
brumation; hibernation w/o buffet beforehand
diet of turtles & tortoises:
omnivores; some carnivores
How is turtle & crocodilian sex determined:
temp of surrounding environment
What 2 diseases are turtles & tortoises prone to?
- shell rot (infection)
- pyramiding (nutrition)
