OAVT 2021 Conference Quiz: Reptile Enrichment

OAVT 2021 Conference Quiz: Reptile Enrichment

Continuing to learn after achieving RVT status is essential for the individual and the advancement of the profession. RVTs can earn one (1) Continuing Education (CE) credit by reading the CE articles in the RVT Journal, or watching recorded sessions of OAVT presentations, and submitting the successfully completed corresponding quizzes.

If you obtain a score of 8 out of 10 (80%) or higher, you will receive a confirmation email which OAVT members can use as acceptable proof for their online CE record.

Pacing, striking glass/plastic barriers, self-mutilating are all examples of: *
Happiness, depression, fear, and pain are all examples of: *
What are some of the disadvantages reptiles have with regards to perceived sentience? *
Removing a perceived predator or threat from an environment is considered environmental enrichment? *
In one study of leopard gecko preference testing, what were the two most desirable options for the geckos? *
A group of reptiles are in an open pen and one is seen “playing” with a blue rubber ball introduced into the enclosure. Which of the following statements about this reptile play is true? *
Research shows captive reptiles exhibit play behaviours while wild reptiles do not tend to perform these types of behaviours. What is one possible explanation? *
Hanging a large piece of kale from a hook forcing a red footed tortoise to stand tall, reach up, and pull chunks of kale down is an example of which type of enrichment? *
Adding a new incandescent radiant lighting for the daytime and a ceramic infrared heat emitter for the night time into a pet iguanas enclosure is an example of: *
A good state of animal welfare is evidenced scientifically when an animal is healthy, comfortable, well-nourished, safe, and able to express innate behaviors. What is missing from this statement? *