Q: You should take your pet to the vet when you first get it, to make sure it is in good health. Like other animals, you should also take your lizard to the vet once a year for a checkup. Most lizards need de-worming at some point in their lives. Ask your vet about it. Runny feces are a sign of poor health, at least if they last for more than 48 hours, and you need to consult a vet. Similarly, not going to the bathroom is also a problem.  Look for weight loss. Sudden weight loss can also be an issue. It may mean your lizard is not eating or drinking, and you need to talk to your vet.  Keep an eye on other changes. Other changes that could be a sign your lizard is sick include a runny nose, eyes, or mouth, or it may have joints that swell up or have trouble shedding its skin. Alternatively, you may notice discolored skin or the fact that it's avoiding open spaces more. New lizards you bring into your home should be kept in a separate cage for at least a month. That way, if your new lizard has a disease, it won't give it to your other lizards. Always feed, water, and clean the cage of the quarantined lizard last to prevent infection of the other lizards. You should completely clean the cage once a week. However, you should check the cage every day to take out uneaten food, remove shed skin, and take out poop. You should also clean up any spills, as well as clean the food and water dishes.  Place your reptile in another clean cage or container while you're cleaning out the cage once a week.  Put gloves on. Take everything out of the cage. Throw away any liners, sand, or bedding you may have used.  Clean and sterilize the water and food bowls. Wash in hot, soapy water. Use a disinfectant afterwards, but make sure to rinse it out thoroughly and then dry it.  Wash out the cage. You may find this part easiest to do outside. Use hot water and soap to scrub down the cage. You can use a clean toothbrush to help you scrub if need be. Also, wash and clean any decorations the same way.  Disinfect the cage. You can use one specifically built for reptile cages to help protect your pets, but still, be sure to rinse thoroughly afterwards.  Put in a new liner or sand, and replace everything else. Let everything dry well. If items will not dry easily, you may need to replace them from time to time.  Keep reptile cleaning items separate from other cleaning items and make sure to wash them out thoroughly after using. Don't forget to scrub your own hands at the end. A well-stocked cage can keep most lizards entertained, such as having enough rocks, branches, hollow areas, and even plants, depending on the lizard. You can also use live prey to provide enrichment, or you can hide your lizard's food throughout the enclosure to help give it something to do.
A: Take your lizard to the vet. Watch for health problems. Quarantine new lizards. Clean the cage. Provide stimulation.

Q: Thoroughly wash your hands with soap and warm water. Make sure to scrub for at least 20 seconds. You can introduce bacteria to the goat, which have open glands around the teat.  Plus, you don't want to introduce excess bacteria to the milk sample. Milk is easier to acquire than blood, but that only works for does who've given birth before and who are used regularly for milk. A milking stand elevates the goat, so you are able to reach the udder more easily. Help keep the goat quiet and happy by providing food while you milk it. A treat works even better. You can also use the food to help lure the goat onto the stand. Treats you can use include fresh weeds or grass, alfalfa hay, or grain. To help keep the milk sample as bacteria-free as possible, wipe the goat's udder down with warm water and gentle soap. Wipe off the teats, as well, and rinse the whole udder with a bit of warm water. You can use a dash of castille soap or a tiny bit of bleach in warm water. You can also use udder-cleaning wipes, which you can find at your local feed store. Grasp the teat at the top, pushing the milk down into the teat. Move the milk down by squeezing down the teat. Be gentle; you don't need to yank or pull. Use a clean bowl or bucket to catch the milk. Dump the first few squirts out, as they are higher in bacteria. Typically, the testing company will provide you with a dipper to scoop out milk from your bowl or bucket. Pour the milk into the provided tube, which should have a preservative in the bottom that will mix with the milk. Refrigerate the milk until you send it, and mail it as soon as possible after collection. Most labs require that you label each sample, and then load the tubes in a certain way so they're easy to identify. Read the information that came with your kit thoroughly, and fill out the requested forms and labels.
A: Wash your hands first. Place the goat on the milking stand. Clean the goat's udder. Milk the goat into a clean bowl. Collect a sample to send away using a clean dipper. Label the sample for mailing.

Q: Being well-rested will improve your chances of performing well on an exam, even if you have not studied for it! You will think more clearly and be less likely to make simple mistakes due to being tired. Got to bed on time the night before you have to take an exam. For example, if you normally go to bed at 10:00 pm, make sure you are in bed at 10:00 pm. Taking an exam on an empty stomach is a bad idea because you will likely have more difficulty concentrating if your stomach is growling. Eat a good breakfast the morning of the exam to help fuel your brain and keep you focused. Some good breakfast options include:  A bowl of oatmeal with fresh berries, walnuts, and brown sugar A hard-boiled egg, 2 slices of buttered whole wheat toast, and a banana Cottage cheese, fruit salad, and a bran muffin Feeling stressed may cause you to freeze or panic while taking an exam, and this may affect your ability to complete it. Use a relaxation technique to get into a calm state of mind prior to taking the exam, and you will likely perform better. Some techniques to try include:  Try meditating Do some yoga Take deep breaths  Perform a progressive muscle relaxation exercise Positive visualization may help to improve your chances of passing a test, and it can also help to alleviate some of your test-taking anxiety. Before you head into the exam, close your eyes and imagine yourself receiving the test back with a passing grade on it. Spend at least a few minutes focusing on this vision. The more detailed you can make your visualization the better! Focus on the way the passing grade will look on the paper, your teacher’s reaction, and how you will feel after receiving a passing grade. Ideally, you will have studied for weeks or even months leading up to an exam, but things don’t always work out that way. If you meant to study but didn’t and are now facing an important exam that you feel unprepared to take, cramming probably won’t help you. You are better off taking the exam with what you know right now. If you don’t do well on the exam, focus on studying for the next exam!
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Get a good night’s sleep. Eat breakfast the day of the exam. Use a relaxation technique to calm down. Visualize yourself passing the test. Avoid cramming for the test.