Small Pets

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.

Hedgehogs are amusing pets, and are growing in popularity. Small and low-maintenance, they make a great pet for a pre-teen or teenager to take care of on their own. They do require some special...

Have you had a Spider in your Room lately? Has it fell in your Bed? Or do you think it's in your Bed? Getting rid of a Spider in your Bed is pretty Easy. So, follow these Steps to get rid of it!

Ear mites are microscopic insects that feed on the waxy buildup inside an animal's ears, causing intense itching and head shaking. The ears become irritated and begin to secrete fluids that...

Like many insects, ants live in colonies with a queen. Purchasing or building an ant farm is a good way to learn about insect colonies and teach your children about them. An insect colony is easy...

Some people like boat racing, some people like bake sales, and other people like... bats. Despite the fact that we have an attic full of the creatures, my husband has an adopted bat, a fruit bat...

Possums can pose a problem in or around a home. Possums will turn a trash can into a buffet and can ultimately litter the entire yard with garbage. Building a possum trap can help to resolve these...

Feeder mice are mice that are raised specifically to be fed to other animals, mostly pet snakes, carnivorous lizards such as tegus and savannah monitors, some turtles and amphibians. Feeders are...

Millipedes reproduce sexually, where the sperm from the male is deposited inside the body of the female to fertilize her eggs. In millipedes, depending on the species, mating can take up to two...

Silkworms actually are caterpillars; the most common species associated with silk production is the Bombyx Mori. Young silkworms are raised by farmers for the specific purpose of making silk. This...

Animal hypnosis is a popular phenomenon around the globe. Hypnotizing animals has been used for centuries as a means to pacify and calm any number of animal species, helping to keep them relaxed,...

Squirrels can be cute furry creatures but you should be careful when approaching them.

Waterbug in just another name for the infamous cockroach. Waterbugs are dirty and can carry disease. They love the darkness of the night which is why people discover them after turning on a light....

A sturdy cage is required to safely house animals. Animal cages vary in size, design and material, depending on the particular type of creature they house. Large, active animals that move around a...

Would you like to build a cricket farm? Building a cricket farm with kids is a great educational project to do any time of the year. You can even use building a cricket farm for homeschooling....

Stick insects can be a fascinating species to study, although are obviously hard to observe in the wild due to their camouflage. Keeping some as pets is often a lot easier than finding them in the...

If you have a hermit crab as a pet, you may notice eventually that your hermit crab seems a little too large for his shell. To hep your crab to make the shell change, the right hermit crab shells...

Many animals require a heat lamp to be happy and healthy. Reptiles require a steady output of heat their whole lives, whereas baby animals may require heat only while they are young. It is...

Making a home made oil lamp incubator can be a fun and joyous experience for the entire family. Before electricity was available people used oil lamps to hatch their own chicken eggs. Oil lamp...

One way to make a rabbit trap is with a box, a piece of string and a few carrots. Learn about getting a human rabbit trap from a local hardware store with help from the manager of a pet store in...

When building a guinea pig cage, use chicken wire and wood for the sides and top, but make sure the bottom is plastic and easy to clean. Make sure the bedding for a guinea pig cage doesn't have...

When building a rabbit hutch, it's important to use metal because it doesn't soak up odor, and it's relatively easy to clean. Find out how to use chicken wire and wood to build a rabbit cage with...

When making a hamster cage that fits the needs of a hamster, use a 10-gallon cage with a top that will lock or a top that is heavier than the hamster. Use care when choosing bottles and bedding...

When coming across an orphaned rat, it's helpful to take care of it by giving it a heating pad, soft bedding and water to keep them hydrated. Make sure orphaned rats are eating and drinking on...

When caring for rats, it's important to get a good cage because rats are intelligent and can often escape. Make sure to provide a rat with plenty of toys with help from the manager of a pet store...

The best way to train a rabbit is with positive reinforcement and gentle negative reinforcement, such as squirting them lightly with water. Discover why it's important to be consistent when...

It's important for people not to breed guinea pigs unless they are trained breeders, and breeders should make sure that the mother weighs at least 200 grams. Discover how gestation takes about...