A) A bird cage B) A semi-aquatic terrarium C) A solely terrestrial vivarium D) A solely aquatic tank
A) 60-70°F (15-21°C) B) 80-90°F (27-32°C) C) 40-50°F (4-10°C) D) Above 90°F (32°C)
A) Dechlorinated tap water or spring water B) Distilled water C) Salt water D) Straight tap water
A) Daily B) Never C) Partial water changes weekly, full clean monthly D) Only when it looks dirty
A) Live insects (e.g., crickets, bloodworms) B) Lettuce C) Sunflower seeds D) Dry cat food
A) Earthworms B) Pelleted food C) Bloodworms and Daphnia D) Large crickets
A) Once a week B) Every 2-3 days C) Whenever they beg D) Daily
A) Gravel B) Newspaper C) Coconut fiber or reptile-safe soil D) Sand
A) They enjoy being handled B) They don't mind human contact C) They are extremely durable D) Their skin is sensitive and can absorb toxins
A) To allow for easier cleaning B) To provide a secure and comfortable resting place C) To make the enclosure look nicer D) To prevent them from eating each other
A) Vibrant coloration B) Loss of appetite C) Increased activity D) Excessive shedding
A) Consult a veterinarian experienced with amphibians B) Treat it with over-the-counter fish medication C) Release it into the wild D) Wait and see if it gets better on its own
A) Bright, direct sunlight B) No lighting at all C) Low-intensity UVB lighting (if any) and a day/night cycle D) High-intensity heat lamps
A) The process of hibernation B) The process of changing color C) The process of shedding skin D) The process of transformation from larva to adult
A) A measurement of newt size B) The terrestrial juvenile stage of some newt species C) A type of aquatic plant D) A type of newt disease
A) Newts are more active in cooler temperatures. B) Newts are more active in hotter temperatures. C) Temperature has no effect on activity. D) Newts are most active at room temperature.
A) Adding brightly colored plastic toys B) Adding plants and rocks for climbing and hiding C) Playing loud music D) Adding a mirror
A) Males develop nuptial pads and crests B) Both genders become more aggressive C) They stop eating D) Females lay eggs at random times
A) Never changing the water B) Using distilled water C) Regular water changes and a good filter D) Adding bleach to the water
A) To make them feel lonely B) To prevent them from escaping C) To observe them for any signs of illness before introducing them to existing newts D) To make them easier to feed
A) Red Leg B) Fleas C) Mites D) Ticks
A) Add more food B) Mix it into the substrate C) Leave it in the enclosure for them to eat later D) Remove it after a few hours to prevent water fouling
A) 10-20 years B) 1-2 years C) 5-10 years D) 50+ years
A) Newt care is very simple and requires no research B) All newts have the exact same needs C) Different species have different requirements for temperature, humidity, and diet D) The pet store will always provide accurate information
A) Drowning the newt B) Freezing the newt C) Burning the newt D) Consult a veterinarian for proper euthanasia methods.
A) Cactus B) Java moss and Anacharis C) Rose bushes D) Poison Ivy
A) Smell test B) Visual assessment only C) Taste test D) A water testing kit
A) Never B) According to the filter manufacturer's instructions C) Only when it stops working D) Daily
A) The species' temperament and size; avoid fish that nip or eat newts B) Tank mate color C) Choosing brightly colored, flashy fish D) How cheap the tank mates are
A) A skin shedding process B) A breeding season C) A period of increased activity D) A period of dormancy similar to hibernation |