How to Care for Terrapins
  • 1. What is the minimum tank size recommended for a single adult terrapin?
A) 40 gallons
B) 75 gallons
C) 20 gallons
D) 10 gallons
  • 2. What type of lighting is essential for terrapins?
A) No lighting needed
B) UVB and heat lamp
C) Just a regular light bulb
D) LED lights
  • 3. What is the ideal basking temperature for terrapins?
A) 50-60°F (10-16°C)
B) 60-70°F (16-21°C)
C) 100-110°F (38-43°C)
D) 85-95°F (29-35°C)
  • 4. What is the best type of substrate for a terrapin tank?
A) Sand
B) Bare bottom or large rocks
C) Soil
D) Gravel
  • 5. How often should you clean a terrapin tank?
A) Monthly water changes
B) Weekly water changes
C) Only when it looks dirty
D) Never
  • 6. What is a common health problem in terrapins caused by poor diet and UVB lighting?
A) Respiratory Infection
B) Metabolic Bone Disease (MBD)
C) Shell Rot
D) Eye Infection
  • 7. What is a good source of protein for terrapins?
A) Fruit
B) Bread
C) Lettuce
D) Turtle pellets
  • 8. What should you do if your terrapin's shell starts to soften?
A) Ignore it
B) Apply lotion
C) Paint it
D) Increase UVB and calcium intake
  • 9. What should the water temperature be in a terrapin tank?
A) 60-70°F (16-21°C)
B) 75-80°F (24-27°C)
C) 85-90°F (29-32°C)
D) 40-50°F (4-10°C)
  • 10. What is the best way to provide enrichment for your terrapin?
A) Introduce live food or new objects
B) Leave it alone
C) Keep the tank sterile
D) Give it a stuffed animal
  • 11. How often should you feed a juvenile terrapin?
A) Every other day
B) Once a week
C) Once a month
D) Daily
  • 12. How often should you feed an adult terrapin?
A) Every other day or every three days
B) Twice a day
C) Daily
D) Once a week
  • 13. What does a healthy terrapin shell look like?
A) Soft and flaky
B) Cracked
C) Smooth and hard
D) Covered in algae
  • 14. What is a common sign of a respiratory infection in terrapins?
A) Shiny shell
B) Lethargy
C) Bubbly nose
D) Excessive eating
  • 15. Why is it important to provide a basking area for terrapins?
A) To regulate body temperature and synthesize vitamin D3
B) To sleep
C) To hide from predators
D) For fun
  • 16. What type of water conditioner should you use for terrapin tanks?
A) Dechlorinator
B) Dish soap
C) Bleach
D) Vinegar
  • 17. Can you house multiple terrapins together?
A) It doesn't matter
B) Yes, they are social animals
C) Only if the tank is large enough and there are no signs of aggression.
D) Always
  • 18. What is a common food to avoid feeding terrapins?
A) Crickets
B) Earthworms
C) Pellets
D) Dog or cat food
  • 19. What is shell rot?
A) A natural shedding process
B) A bacterial or fungal infection of the shell.
C) A type of cancer
D) A type of algae growth
  • 20. How can you prevent shell rot?
A) Keep the tank clean and provide a proper basking area.
B) Keep the turtle out of the water
C) Ignore it
D) Apply sunscreen
  • 21. What does carapace mean?
A) The head
B) The upper part of the shell.
C) The lower part of the shell
D) The tail
  • 22. What does plastron mean?
A) The upper part of the shell
B) The head
C) The tail
D) The lower part of the shell.
  • 23. What is the best way to move a terrapin?
A) By the tail
B) By one leg
C) By the head
D) Support the body and shell carefully.
  • 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) It is not important to quarantine a new terrapin
D) To make it easier to feed
  • 25. What type of filtration is best for terrapin tanks?
A) No filter is needed
B) A small internal filter
C) An under gravel filter
D) An over-sized canister filter.
  • 26. What type of plants are safe to keep with terrapins?
A) Duckweed
B) Amazon sword
C) Fake plants
D) Elodea
  • 27. Why should you avoid handling your terrapin unnecessarily?
A) Handling helps them bond with you
B) To avoid stressing the animal.
C) They require a lot of handling
D) They like to be handled
  • 28. What is a sign that your terrapin is stressed?
A) Basking more
B) Becoming more active
C) Hiding constantly.
D) Eating a lot
  • 29. What vitamin supplement is most important for terrapins?
A) Vitamin D3
B) Vitamin C
C) Vitamin E
D) Vitamin B12
  • 30. What is the typical lifespan of a terrapin in captivity?
A) 1-2 years
B) 5-10 years
C) 50-60 years
D) 20-30 years
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