Small Pets

Pets of all kinds can lose fur and feathers. They can be susceptible to something in their environments or something within their own bodies. Many conditions can be cured with treatment. Some...

You’ve discovered a baby bat and now you wonder, “What do I do now?” You are not the first person to ask this. For some unknown reason, usually during the hot months, many baby bats are abandoned...

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As with other animals---including humans---hair loss in rodents occurs for a variety of reasons. There may be metabolic causes, a nutritional deficiency or a parasite problem. A qualified...

Hermit crabs are small crustaceans found on many beaches around the world. Dating back to the late Cretaceous period, hermit crabs have remained largely unchanged through the eras. Once seen as an...

If you have reptiles in a terrarium, you probably have thought about ways to set up an automated misting system that will keep the animals or reptiles hydrated, without requiring you to manually...

Tadpoles are popular with children because they can be pets, or used in experiments to observe their metamorphosis into frogs. Tadpoles are often found in ponds in the spring, but catching them...

Hermit crabs are among the most popular pets in the world for young children. Harmless, inexpensive and easy to care for, these little animals are ideal pets for inexperienced beginners. Not...

Hermit crabs are built with two legs and a soft, long abdomen that they can insert in any shell they find and decide to live in. While not exactly cuddly creatures, they like to be held and to...

An easy to keep, easy to feed, and easy to find unusual pet is a millipede. The African Giant Millipede is the most commonly kept. Most people can learn to care for these creatures, making them a...

Wild rabbits are often found orphaned in nature. Sometimes their parents are killed or a house pet such as a dog or cat will catch a baby rabbit and injure it. No matter the circumstances, many...

There are a number of ways to kill mice, but some are more humane than others. According to Stanford University, when killing mice for the purpose of feeding reptiles or other carnivorous pets,...

Rose-haired tarantulas, otherwise known as red-haired tarantulas, are fascinating and easy to care for. From Chile, these spiders prefer dim light, mild climates and little food. Even the habitats...

If a small outdoor space limits your ability to start a compost heap, you can easily create an indoor composting bin with the help of redworms. These natural composters are easy to care for with...

A rabbit hutch is a style of cage used to house outdoor rabbits. Indoor rabbits will benefit from a plain wire cage with a bottom tray for cleaning, but an outdoor rabbit will need a different...

Chicken wire is one of the most popular types of fencing, often used to construct pens with which to cage small animals, such as chickens, hence "chicken wire." It is also an economical type of...

Turtles can make excellent pets that reward owners with their silly dispositions. Turtles are generally long-lived and easy to care for. They do, however, require a proper environment in order to...

Making a worm farm, like an ant farm, can be an exciting science experiment for young children. It isn't hard to create the right conditions to keep worms healthy, so this can be an excellent...

Small mammals, reptiles, amphibians and birds love to feast on mealworms. They provide an excellent source of protein and other nutrients. Harvesting mealworms is easy, materials are affordable...

Red worms are often used for fishing bait. Because of their large size, they are more likely to attract large fish. They are also the worm of choice when it comes to composting. Since they are so...

Crabs are amazing little animals that make entertaining pets. Just like any other pet, they need proper care and attention paid to the details of their natural workings. At times, crabs need to...

Omnivores can be difficult to care for in captivity. In their natural environment, they get nutrients from plant and animal matter, and it can be challenging to re-create this balance for an...

An incubator is simply an area where the environment can be controlled. Most people think about hatching chicken eggs when they hear the word incubator, but the device can be used for other...

Nightcrawlers, a type of earthworm, are hermaphrodites just like other worms, but they still need to mate with another nightcrawler in order to reproduce. There are two main kinds of...

Glue traps, also known as glue boards or sticky traps, are a dangerous an inhumane method of removing pests from the home. The devices are usually thrown out, with the animal, leaving the animal...

Bats are flying mammals that often take residence in home's attics. It is not a good idea to allow bats to continue to live in your home because they can carry various diseases, such as white nose...

The meal worm, also known as tenebrio molitor, is usually found in bran, such as oats and flour. They range in size from less than ¼ inch to a full inch. Although the meal worm is a creepy...

Pet owners commonly use wood shavings as bedding materials for their ferrets, gerbils, rabbits, rats, and other small pets. Hardwood shavings can work well as bedding, but softwoods such as pine...

Soft-shelled turtles are pets that many owners enjoy for showing off a more exotic looking aquarium pet. Some owners even set up outdoor ponds at precise conditions so their soft-shelled turtles...

Harvester ants are a medium-size red ant that live in colonies. Found in Texas and the Southwest in the U.S. as well as certain areas of the Middle East, the ants get their name because they...

If you have an unconventional pet that does not do well in an ordinary house or yard setting, or a dog or cat that needs a private space of her own, you will need a cage. Whatever your needs may...

Grasshoppers are known to farmers as pests that can arrive in the thousands, bringing to mind images of locusts swarming plains and wiping out fields of crops. However, not all species of...

Grasshoppers can be good food sources for lizards and birds. Instead of buying them every time your lizard is hungry, you might want to raise them yourself. Although they're a little more...

Keeping and caring for grasshoppers is easy and requires only simple initial preparations. The overall key to successfully caring for grasshoppers is to provide enough living space, provide plenty...

Your pet spends most of his life inside a box, so show your appreciation for its company with accommodations designed for his comfort. You could order a custom cage, but prices start in the $300...

The earthworm, originally from Europe, can be found all over the world, notably in North America and western Asia. Earthworms are some of the least complex invertebrates and are herbivores.

Butterfly houses aren't only an attractive addition to your garden, they can also be a teaching tool for children who are learning about a butterfly's life cycle. With a butterfly house, you can...

Spider mites are a common pest that affect gardens, forests, the commercial produce industry and even house plants. Plants affected by spider mites start to show dead spots and discoloration,...

Ocean crabs are a member of the crustacean family. Crustaceans have hard outer shells, or exoskeletons, and have one pair of pincher-like claws. The crab is closely related to the lobster and shrimp.

The earthworm is known and recognized by most people. That familiarity can be linked to the fact that earthworms are found worldwide, with the only exceptions being deserts, polar regions and...

Hermit crabs are a type of crustacean often kept as pets. They are not closely related to true crabs. There are about 500 species of hermit crabs in the world, many of which live underwater, but...

Raising earthworms can be a bit of a dirty conquest, but it may teach you some small responsibilities on how to take care of an animal. Earthworms are squirmy little creatures that need a little...

Walking stick insects or phasmatidae live world-wide in temperate, tropical and subtropical climatic zones. These herbivorous insects disguise themselves as part of the plants they feed upon, with...

There are two common pet hermit crabs in the U.S., the Caribbean and the Ecuadorian. But there are many other lesser known hermit crabs too.

Health care for pets is becoming an important issue, and it's no wonder, considering a recent survey by the National Pet Owner's Association states that 62 percent of American households own a...

Termites are social insects that live in colonies of up to several million individuals. To house these colonies, they build mounds from soil, mud, chewed wood, saliva and feces. As many as one...

Bees are susceptible to a number of diseases. If you are an experienced beekeeper or just starting out, you will need to be aware of these diseases and how to prevent or avoid them. One way to do...

Live mealworms make an excellent, protein-rich food for small animals, birds, and some types of fish. They are not actually worms, but the larvae of the darkling beetle. Raising a mealworm farm...

Setting up the perfect habitat for your shelled friends is not quite as simple as it seems. There are things that need to be kept in-check for your hermies to flourish and live long, happy lives.

Growing up tadpoles into frogs is a wonderful experience to witness. Tadpoles must be fed in order to thrive and turn into frogs.