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Small Animal Care Rodent study guide
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1
What size habitat should hamsters have
40 gallon
20 gallon
5 gallon
10 gallon
2
How many species of Gerbils are there?
47
22
14
8
3
what is the minimum cage size requirement for one guinea pig?
24" X 24"
24" X 48"
12" X 24"
12" X 12"
4
How many species of Hamster are there
10
8
5
3
5
How Long Can Rats Swim?
2 days
They can float forever
They Can't Swim
3 Days
6
What is the most common variety of mouse?
Field Mouse
Spotted Mouse
Barn Mouse
House Mouse
7
Which rat species is commonly kept as a pet
Bandicoot Rat
Brown Rat
Kagaroo Rat
Wood Rat
8
Where is the domestic Guinea Pig from
South America
Asia
North America
Europe
9
Rats use their tail for balance
False
True
10
What is the scientific name of the domesticated guinea pig?
C. aparea
C. porcellus
C. tschudii
C. fulgida
11
What is a group of rats called?
sleuth
colony
shrewdness
Mischief
12
Guinea Pigs can be kept outside when:
When the temperature stays above 45 degrees F
As long as they have adequate shelter
When the temperature stays above 50 degrees F
Never in North America
13
How long can a gerbil be
4-8 inches
up to 12 inches
10-14 inches
1-3 inches
14
The following thing is toxic to rats
Pine
chocolate
mushrooms
cheese
15
What purpose were mice originally used for?
Food
Pets
Medical Research
Entertainment
16
Guinea pigs often require a _________ Supplement in their diet.
Protein
Iron
Vitamin C
Vitamin A
17
Which Gerbil species is commonly kept as a pet?
Fat tail Gerbil
Mongolian
Hairy Footed Gerbil
Greater Egyptian Gerbil
18
How long does the average hamster live
1.5-2 years
2.5- 3 years
1 year
4 years
19
What accessories should a hamster have
Exercise wheel and ball
scented toys
news paper
Hammock
20
What are the two most common hamster species kept as pets?
European, and Syrian
Pinky, and Dwarf
Big, and Golden
Syrian, and Dwarf
21
Which Kingdom is a hamster in
Cricetinae
Muridae
Animalia
Rodentia
22
What Language does the word mouse originate from?
Latin
Sanskrit
Russian
French
23
What Color of mouse has been used for hereditary research?
Black
Multi-Colored
Brown
White
24
When do rats become sexually mature
1 month
9-12 weeks
6 weeks
7 weeks
25
All of the following are Guinea Pig breeds except
The Rex
The American
The Satin
The White Crested
26
What does the word mouse mean in the language it originates from?
Thief
Little Rodent
Small Feet
Good Pet
27
What is a common hereditary disease gerbils suffer from
intestinal bloating
brain trauma
seizures
heart disease
28
How long do gerbils live
1 year
5-8 years
10-14 years
2-4 years
29
Which mouse color patterns originated in Japan?
Fawn and Beige
Brown and Black
White and Colored
Silver and brown
