Title: Explain how to maintain a healthy terrarium.
Course: Small Animal Care I (18102-36) > Section: Caring for and Managing Reptiles and Amphibians

Explanation should include

- the processes, both routine and intermittent, required to keep the terrarium environment clean and healthy
- the components of a wellness check
- a list of the signs, treatments, and prevention of the most common diseases and ailments of reptiles and amphibians.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What factors must be considered to provide proper environmental conditions for a pet reptile or amphibian? Why are these so important to the animal?
- How can a pet owner simulate a pet reptile's or amphibian's natural habitat? What housing and equipment can help recreate a terrestrial habitat? An arboreal habitat? An aquatic habitat? A semiaquatic habitat?
- What types of food are needed by a pet reptile or amphibian on a daily basis? Why is each type important?
- What are common signs of disease or other ailments in reptiles and/or amphibians? How are these health problems treated?
- What zoonotic diseases are carried by reptiles and amphibians?
- What precautions should owners and other handlers of pet reptiles or amphibians take to avoid health risks to humans?
- Why is it important to check governmental regulations prior to purchasing or otherwise acquiring a reptile or amphibian as a pet?