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Animal Handling Training Quiz

Instructions: Please answer the following multiple-choice questions based on the information provided in the training video.

What is the general rule for touching animals in the touch tanks?

Use a firm grip to ensure the animal doesn’t slip.

A one to two-finger gentle touch.

It’s okay to touch any part of the animal.

Guests do not need rules before touching.

When picking up a Periwinkle Snail, how should you handle it?

Quickly grab it by the top of its shell.

By either side of its shell, gently turning if it’s sticking.

It’s best not to pick them up at all.

With the shell opening facing down in the guest’s hand.

Which of the following is an important safety guideline mentioned for all touch tank interactions?

It’s okay to leave a touch tank unattended for a few minutes.

Only engage with guests who seem very interested.

Never leave a touch tank unattended when guests are present.

Encourage guests to be loud and excited to show enthusiasm.

How should Smooth Dogfish and Skates be touched?

From tail to head to avoid startling them.

It’s okay to grab their fins gently.

With a two-finger or one-finger gentle touch from their head to their tail.

They should not be touched, only observed.

When showing the underside of a Horseshoe Crab, what is a key consideration?

The telson (tail) should be pointed towards the guest for a better view.

Hold it with one hand to allow guests to touch with their other hand.

Ensure the telson (tail) faces away and use two wide hands for support.

It’s not recommended to show their underside as it stresses the animal.

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