ANIMAL HOUSING

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ANIMAL HOUSING
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Discuss the housing and equipment needed to
provide a suitable habitat for pocket pets,
birds, amphibians, and reptiles.
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Reptiles
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1. Four types of habitat a. Terrestrial for
land reptiles b. Semi aquatic part-time land,
part time water
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Terrestrial
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Lagoon cage for semi-aquatic
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Turtle landing for semi-aquatic
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Water-land tubs
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c. Aquatic for water reptiles d. Arboreal for
tree living reptiles.
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2. Structures used for Reptiles a. Terrarium-
cage for land animals, live plants
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b. Vivarium an environment in a cage that is as
close to its original environment of the species
as it can be.
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www.cagesbydesign.com 1100.00
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Mrs. Melino's Iguana Cage
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Suggested temperature (in fahrenheit) ranges for
commonly owned reptiles.green iguana 85 -
95anole 80 - 85gecko 75 - 85savannah
monitor 85 - 95turtle/tortoise 75 -
90amphibian 60 - 80snake 75 - 90
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c. Aquarium- water environment for aquatic animals
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BIRDS
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Birds
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1. Bird Cages a. Is the cage big enough for the
bird or birds? b. Is the cage easy to clean?
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c. Is the cage large enough to provide room for
all necessities? For example feeder, waterier,
nest box, toys? d. Is the cage affordable?
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4000.00!
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Swings, toys, ladders
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e. What material is the cage made of? Is it
stainless steel, anodized aluminum or chrome
plated?
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2. Housing for a Parrot
2500
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a. Heavy materials- avoid wood and plastics b. No
sharp points to cut or injure the bird c. Secure
latches and/or locks need to be used.
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d. Wood perches needed e. Feed container of
glass, ceramic or stainless
steel
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Other perches
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Stainless steel
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Stands and gyms
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Pocket Pets
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1. Gerbils need to have a cage with two floors to
allow for running around. Hamsters need less
room.
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2. Feeder and waterer plus toys to make the
environment interesting
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3. Bedding needs to be clean and absorbent
cedar chip, sawdust, small animal litter 4. Nest
material such as burlap, paper or cardboard
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treats!
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Mice and rats
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1. Wire or metal cages 2. Block of wood for
teeth 3. Toys , swings, perches
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Wood chew house
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4. Bedding should be sawdust, cedar shaving, or
cat litter 5. Nesting cotton or shredded paper
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Guinea pigs
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• Require cages 3 ft. long
• 2. A solid floor is preferred
• 3. Bedding sawdust, straw, shavings

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Simple Cages.
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Not so simple
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Not so simple
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Accessories, Treats Toys
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Ferrets
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1. Cage size a. One ferret needs a minimum of
12"wide x 24" long x 10" high and a cage 24"
wide x 24"long x 10" high is recommended.
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b. Two ferrets needs a cage 2 feet wide x 4 feet
long x 14 inches high
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2. Materials wood and wire screen
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3. Special needs
a. Need toys b. Need plenty of water
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toys
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hammocks
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Are potty trainable
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c. Need shade and cover to prevent from getting
wet if kept outside in a hutch
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Discuss the environmental conditions that need to
be maintained for pocket pets, birds, amphibians,
reptiles through proper habitat maintenance.
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