lizards CSN 208

Lizards have extreme diversity, so knowing what species it is can give insight into native ___ and micro. By knowing the species we know the ___ and ___ so understanding its body and how it works better, and the diet of ___, ___, ___. And the natural behavior being nocturnal, ___, ___, hibernate, ___

habitat, anatomy, physiology, carnivorous, herbivore, omnivorous, diurnal, crepuscular, brumate

What are the two main groups of lizard types ___,___

arboreal, terrestrial

enclosures should be ___ from escape , prevent ___, accessible for ___, give control to ___,___,___,___ and both ___ and ___should be available

secure, injury, injuries, cleaning, light, heat, humidity, ventilation, food and water

examples of arboreal lizards are ___ and ___. They require a ___ spacious cage, with a screen with frames for ___, a glass or plastic aquarium for ___. glass or plastic has poor ___ but it is easier to maintain ___ and ___. There shouldn’t be wire mesh as it is ___.

chameleons, day geckos, vertically, chameleons, day geckos, ventilation, heat, humidity, abrasive

For arboreal lizards, it may help to have ___ to prevent insects from escaping, a ___ cage for geckos to prevent escapes, the cage ceiling should be ___ for ventilation, the substrate should be ___ or ___, it can have plants for looks or increased ___ for day geckos, and soil, sand, gravel, and wood chips should not be used as it can cause ___

solid floor, well sealed, screen, newpaper, carpet, humidity, intestinal obstructions

Some examples of terrestrial lizards are ___ and ___. They require a ___ spacious area or a glass ___ for small terrestrial lizards, and large custom-built enclosures ___ for larger terrestrial lizards if the weather permits

leopard geckos, savannah monitors, horizontally, aquariums, outdoor

The lighting required ___ between species, ___ is often need in insectivores, herbivores, omnivores, but not often in carnivores. UVa may impact ___ and ___ behaviors

varies, uvb, environmental, social, behaviors,

Nocturnal species tend not to require as much ___

UVb

lighting should be provided in a ___, UV doesn’t ___ transparent material, ___ sunlight is best, caution is advised because they can become ___, and ___ species should avoid the bright light

gradient, penetrate, direct, hyperthermic, nocturnal

Light fixtures should be ___ outside the enclosure, and UV lights should be ___ inches from the closest basking surface

mounted, 18-24

lizards are ___ meaning thet seek areas that supply enough heat, physiological changes may alter their ___, and they bask more to create a ___ if they are sick, heating should be provided ___ of the cage, don’t use ___ or ___ heating

ectothermic, POTZ, fever, outside, heat rock, under

bearded dragon POTZ celcius

20-30 C

Day geckos POTZ in celcius

25-30 C

leopard gecko POTZ in celcius

25-20 C

Savannah monitor POTZ in celcius

20-30 C

For majority of lizards there should be either a humidity ___ or a ___ humidity area, in some cases, humidified ___ can be used to provide enough humidity, moistened ___ or ___ can be used, and humidity helps with ___ problems in ___ and ___

gradient, high, shelters, vermiculite, moss, shedding, leopard geckos, juvenile beardies

Ventilation can be ___ but it may not be enough, ___ can also be used but all electrical devices must be placed outside the ___ to prevent contact, moving ___ features may also help with ventilation

passive, small computer fans, cage, water

Clean water should always be ___. Some species like ___ and ___ species will only drink ___ water

available, chameleon, forest, dripping

Carnivores are fed ___ meals and they are moved to another ___

pre killed, feeding cage

Insectivore lizards tend to prefer ___ food but they should not be left inside the cage without ___

live, supervision

Herbivorous lizards have fresh food ___ daily,

once

new additions should always be ___ due to possible ___ which is a mite infestation, ___ parasites,

quarantined, acariasis, intestinal

Housing should be ___, allow for good ___ of the animal, and be easily ___

secure, visual, cleaned

For cleaning bleach can be used in a ___ dilution and a ammonia ___ solution can be used. They ___ be used together

1:10, 5%, can not

maintain the ___ for proper digestion, appetite, and metabolism

POTZ