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...

Want to make good money with minimum effort? Then raise mice to sell.

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

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

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....

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...

At night, one of the many sounds outside is the noise coming from crickets. This noise is actually called "chirping." Contrary to popular belief, chirping is not the result of crickets rubbing...

Spiders come in all different shapes, sizes and colors. Some have distinct shapes, such as the spiny bellied orb weaver, with its shell-like body. Other spiders are large and scary, such as the...

My children wanted a pet for Easter, I was thinking fish. We went to our local Pet Smart store, to get some new fish. However, as I was looking at the large beautiful selection of fish, I heard a...

Just got that sweet new glider, but don't know what it eats? Well, just about anything you eat they can eat.

Hermit crabs are appealing pets. They take up little room, are fairly inexpensive and don't need to be taken for a walk when it's pouring down rain. Their habitats mimic the tropical environments...

Because it is an enclosed, controlled environment, a terrarium can simulate an animal's natural environment by having a temperature that is warmer than the room it is in. Since cold-blooded...

Chewing is a basic need that all degus have, but as degus can't chew many types of wood used in other small animal chew products, making your own is a safe, easy and cost-effective way to keep...

Because degus cannot process sugar, it can be difficult to find commercially-produced treats that are appropriate. This "recipe" is quick, easy and healthy for your degu!

The female fly typically only mates once during her life, thus she considered monogamous. The sperm received from the male fly during their only copulation moves into a storage area located in the...

Worm farms may be made from recycling plastic barrels or using old refrigerators and coolers or any suitable container with a drain-plug affixed to the bottom of it to drain off the worm's liquid...

Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) has been used for centuries as an insect repellent for humans and animals alike. During the 19th century in the US it was common to sew small cloth satchels of...

Is your room starting to smell?Thinking that maybe you should've cleaned out your gerbil cage a while ago? Well here's a simple guide.