Reptiles Reptiles Animal Science Level 1

Intro to Reptiles Video: Intro to Reptiles Video: Video Quiz to Follow (Part Video Quiz to Follow (Part One Only)One Only)

Unit Map: Reptiles Unit Map: Reptiles Unit Essential Question:

◦Why are reptiles growing in popularity?

Daily essential questions: ◦What characteristics of reptiles

would influence pet owner’s?◦What characteristic of reptiles

influences their required environment?

Unit Unit MapMap

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Daily essential questions: ◦How does environment influence anatomy in reptiles and amphibians?

◦What is the most effective method of prevention for reptile diseases?

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Vocabulary: fill out after test

Reptiles: Common Types Reptiles: Common Types Animal Science Level 1

ObjectivesObjectivesLearn and Identify the common

types of reptiles Understand behavioral

characteristics of reptilesIdentify and list habitat

requirements

Warm Up Warm Up Is this a reptile?

Essential QuestionEssential QuestionWhat characteristics of reptiles

would influence pet owner’s?

What is what??What is what??Reptile: any cold-blooded

vertebrate of the class Reptilia including tortoises, turtles, snakes, lizards, alligators, crocodiles

Amphibian: cold-blooded vertebrate typically living on land but breeding in water; aquatic larvae undergo metamorphosis into adult form

FrogsFrogsTypes: Pacman, Green tree frog,

Tomato frog, Dart frog (poisonous)

For ages: 10 & up, with adult supervision

FrogsFrogs

Pet size: 2"- 4" longHabitat: tropicalBehavior◦Insectivores◦Nocturnal ◦Communal ◦Good Climbers

Turtles: Semi- AquaticTurtles: Semi- AquaticTypes: Red Eared Slider, Painted,

Soft-shelledFor ages: 12 & up, with adult

supervision

Turtles: Semi- AquaticTurtles: Semi- AquaticPet lifespan: approximately 30 years

Pet size: up to 12“

Behavior◦Omnivores◦Diurnal

Tortoises‘: Dry Land Tortoises‘: Dry Land Types: Russian, Red footed,

GreekFor ages: 12 & up, with adult

supervision

Tortoises‘: Dry Land Tortoises‘: Dry Land Pet lifespan: approximately 50 year

Pet size: up to 8“Habitat: Temperate

Behavior◦Herbivores◦Diurnal◦Burrow

SnakesSnakesTypes: Corn, Ribbon, King

For ages 12 and up with adult supervision

Pet Lifespan: 5 years

SnakesSnakesPet Size: Dependent on type (3ft)Behavior:

◦Carnivores◦Nocturnal or Crepuscular◦Solitary◦Terrestrial-ground dwellers

Lizards: DesertLizards: DesertTypes: Bearded Dragon, Leopard

Gecko, Mali UromastyxFor ages: 10 & up, with adult

supervision

Lizards: DesertLizards: DesertPet size: up to 10" long or larger

Behavior◦Insectivores◦Nocturnal◦Solitary

Lizards: TropicalLizards: TropicalTypes: Chinese Water Dragon,

Iguana, ChameleonFor ages: 14 & up, with adult

supervision

Lizards: Lizards: TropicalTropicalPet lifespan:

approximately 15 years

Pet size: up to 36" long

Behavior:◦Omnivores◦Diurnal◦Solitary

Vocabulary: ClosingVocabulary: ClosingInsectivore: Eat InsectsOmnivore: Eat Fruit, Veggies,

Meat and BugsHerbivore: Only vegetablesNocturnal: Awake at night

Vocabulary: ClosingVocabulary: ClosingDiurnal: Awake during the dayCommunal: Like living together

Tropical: Jungle like environment

Temperate: Medium level heat, humidity and cool temperatures. Normally dry land

Desert: Low to 0 humidity, high heat

Animals Around Us: Animals Around Us: ReptilesReptiles

Video QuestionsVideo QuestionsComplete after viewing

ActivitiesActivitiesGraphic Organizer

◦Reptile Characteristics Grab something to color with!

◦Reptile questionnaire Have an extra sheet of paper ready.

Reptiles: Items for Care Reptiles: Items for Care Animal Science Level 1

ObjectivesObjectivesLearn proper reptile careIdentify items needed to provide proper reptile environments

Warm-UpWarm-UpWhat does this animal need to survive?

Essential QuestionsEssential QuestionsWhat characteristic of reptiles influences their required environment?

Care: Areas of FocusCare: Areas of FocusEnvironmentFoodWaterIllness Prevention Handling

Environment : TropicalEnvironment : TropicalGlass Tank (based on size of animal)

Water proof because of high humidity Screen Lid for ventilation

Environment : TropicalEnvironment : TropicalSubstrate:

Stones on bottom for drainageOn top: moss, reptile bark, coconut husks or soil mixture

MUST HOLD MOISTURE

Basking sight (rock)Plants (live or fake)UVB or Florescent Lighting

Environment: Desert Environment: Desert Glass TankScreen lid for ventilationSubstrate:

Sand (be careful with feeding!) Newspaper

Want to not hold moisture

Basking sightUVB or Florescent lighting

Bearded Dragon Enclosure Set Up http://www.articlesbase.com/videos/5min/145449932

Environment: Turtles Environment: Turtles Glass TankScreen lid for ventilationWater

Treated for chlorine Heated (low heating requirements)

FILTERClean regularly

Environment: Turtles Environment: Turtles Basking sightPlants (Live or Fake) UVB or Florescent lighting

FoodFoodInsectivores

Crickets (live or dead)Worms (mealworms, wax worms, butter worms,

Coat in Calcium dust (available at pet stores)

FoodFoodHerbivores

Dark leafy greens (WASHED)Fruit (without skins)

Some calcium dust providedCarnivores

Mice (live or frozen)

WaterWaterALWAYS AVAILABLE!Bowls

Easy to cleanKeep free of mold

WaterWaterLarge water bowl

Many reptiles shedThey require full immersion in water for periods of

timeWater bowl must be able to fit the animal

Illness PreventionIllness PreventionKeep water bowls cleanAppropriate levels of humidity, and temperature to prevent to much mold growthWash hands before and after handling

SalmonellaProper Diet

Vocabulary:Vocabulary:Substrate: bedding for reptiles,

based on environmental needs of pet

Furnishing: tank accessories, rocks, branches, live or fake

Vocabulary:Basking : sitting to gather sun: regulated temperature, required for Vitamin D

UVB Lighting: artificial lighting to mimic the sun. Some provide both UV and UVB rays as well as heat

Life Science: ReptilesLife Science: Reptiles

Video QuestionsVideo QuestionsComplete after viewing

ActivitiesActivitiesDesign a Habitat

◦Care sheets from teacher◦Items to color with

Activities

Amphibians Book Work page 361◦Define all vocab◦Use once in a sentence◦Answer the questions at end of chapter in complete sentences

◦(Share Books)

Reptiles: Gross Anatomy Reptiles: Gross Anatomy Animal Science Level 1

ObjectivesObjectivesIdentify gross anatomy, and internal anatomy of common reptiles and amphibians

How are these animals suited for their environment?

Essential QuestionEssential QuestionHow does environment influence anatomy in reptiles and amphibians?

Frog: Gross AnatomyFrog: Gross Anatomy

Frog Internal AnatomyFrog Internal Anatomy

Turtle External AnatomyTurtle External Anatomy

Turtle: Internal Turtle: Internal

Snake: Internal and Snake: Internal and Skeletal AnatomySkeletal Anatomy

Snake: MovementSnake: MovementRepresent these in your notes

Cool Creatures: ReptilesCool Creatures: Reptiles

ActivitiesActivitiesReptiles Book Work page 379

Define all vocabUse once in a sentence

Answer the questions at end of chapter in complete sentences

(Share Books)

Reptiles: Common Reptiles: Common Diseases Diseases Animal Science Level 1

ObjectivesObjectivesIdentify common characteristics of reptile and amphibian diseasesEvaluate methods of treatment and prevention for reptile and amphibian diseases

Warm Up Warm Up What is wrong with this reptile?

Essential QuestionEssential QuestionWhat is the most effective method of prevention for reptile diseases?

ActivityActivityRead your handouts on different

Reptile and amphibian common diseases

Design a graphic organizer with your information◦What is it? Cause? Sign and

Symptoms? Treatment? Prevention

ActivityActivity

You will present your information and graphic organizer to your classmates.

PresentationsPresentationsGraphic Organizers for notes

Common Reptile DiseasesCommon Reptile DiseasesGoutBladder StonesMitesImpaction

GoutGoutWhat is it?

Change in metabolism (usage and expulsion) of uric acid. Caused by too much of inappropriate proteins in reptile diets

Signs

Painful enlarged joints and kidneys due to build up of uric acid

GoutGoutTreatment

Dietary modification and maintenancePrevention

Feed a balanced diet for your reptile.

Articular gout in lizard tail. Articular gout in lizard tail. Unable to move without painUnable to move without pain

Bladder StonesBladder StonesWhat is it?

Excess urates in bladder system crystallize forming stones

Causes:

Improper Diet and dehydration

Bladder StonesBladder StonesSigns:

Rear leg paralysis or weakness, constipation, runny noses, egg-binding and lack of appetite

Treatment:

Removal of stone, adjustment in diet

Bladder StonesBladder StonesPrevention:

Proper diet, plenty of water available

Bladder Stones in Tortoise Bladder Stones in Tortoise

MitesMitesWhat is it?

Parasites: can lead to blood diseasesCauses:

Unclean living conditions, transmission from other reptiles

MitesMitesSigns:

Dysecdysis (difficulty shedding), extra time in water bowlTreatment:

Clean entire cage to rid of mites,Prevention:

Quarantine new animals, clean cages thoroughly, soak ornaments

Mite on SnakeMite on Snake

ImpactionImpactionWhat is it?

◦Block in digestion tractCauses:

◦Housing in loose substrate, inappropriate sized food, dehydration

ImpactionImpactionSigns:◦Constipation, bruising on abdomen, lethargy

Treatment:◦Quarantine animal on paper towel, Take to vet if appetite doesn’t improve

Prevention: Non-loose substrate, appropriate diet

Impaction in Lizard Impaction in Lizard

ActivitiesActivitiesComplete you graphic organizers

from your classmate’s presentations

ActivitiesActivitiesDesign a brochure on reptile health◦You have just covered many common reptile diseases. Make a brochure on how to keep a reptile healthy and free of these diseases based on what you have learned for prevention of these diseases.

◦MUST BE COLORED

Video: Amphibians and Fish. Video: Amphibians and Fish. Video quiz follows both Video quiz follows both segmentssegments

Test Review Test Review Define: Substrate, Basking, UVB,

Furnishing, Insectivore, Herbivore, Carnivore, Desert, Temperate, Tropical, Omnivore, Nocturnal, Diurnal, Crespucular, Communal, Solitary

What are the ways a snake moves?Internal Anatomy of a TurtleKnow the information the 4 reptile

diseases presented in class. How are birds and reptiles related?