Other Exotic Pets

Did you know the Aardvark is an African Mammal? They use their strong sense of smell and long, sticky tongue for feeding on large quantities of ants and termites. They are nocturnal animals. Did...

The meadow vole (cicrotus pennsylvanicus) is a small rodent endemic to the Americas. Meadow voles are natural herbivores and do not eat animal matter. Their primary predators include foxes,...

The emu is a large bird that is native to Australia. This gentle creature cannot fly and belongs to the ratite family. The emu is becoming quite popular in the United States. The exotic meat is...

Tarantulas might frighten some people, but they actually make very good pets. A tarantula will never chew on your furniture, it won't fill your backyard with poop, or puke in your floor in the...

As more people take up beekeeping for a hobby or a living, more plastic beehive frames are sold. Although the frames come unwaxed, you must apply a thin coating of wax to the frame so the bees...

Distinguishing between male and female butterflies is not a task that has to be left to a group of scientists. In fact, most butterflies have gender-specific characteristics that make sex...

Chinchillas are a fun and relatively easy exotic pet to take care of in general. Their eating habits, however, are a different story. Their digestive tracts are extra sensitive and their sweet...

Muscovy duck eggs have a reputation for being more difficult to hatch than other types of eggs. It is true that the Muscovy duck eggs take longer to hatch than other types of duck eggs, but by...

A gecko is a small lizard that belongs to the Gekkonidae family. There are over 900 species of gecko and they are found in warm climates around the world. In the wild, geckos spend the majority of...

Sloths are mammals in the xenarthrans family. Sloths are slow animals that live a life of solitude in the trees of Brazil. Because of their slow nature, sloths only go near the ground to defecate...

Yellow-rumped Cacique, members of the Icteridae family and confused for the Crested Oropendola, live in noisy colonies in South America. Also known as Yellow-backed Cornbirds, these socials birds...

When bred for show, the color, size and shape of the call duck matters greatly. Although showing call ducks motivates many owners, others choose to care for call ducks because of their...

Sea urchins are frequently raised in captive environments, both as food animals and as ornamental pets. Underfed sea urchins will become infertile and may die of starvation; proper feeding is...

Hickory nuts, a delicacy and a favorite of squirrels, can serve as the perfect bait when hunting or trapping the animals. Hickory nuts are ripe when the outside shell turns from green to brown. ...

A Crested Bigscale fish, also called a Ridgehead, is a small deep-sea dwelling fish that has no commercial value.

Silkworms are small white caterpillars with a soft texture. They build cocoons to prepare their larva for hatching and to do so they spin tiny silk threads along the inside of the cocoon. Each...

Dungeness crabs are crustaceans, meaning that they have a hard exoskeleton in place of an internal skeletal support system. The average lifespan of a Dungeness crab is approximately 8 years.

Also named Myliobatis californica, Bat rays were discovered in the late 1800's. Bat rays are a special kind of underwater ray with a distinguishing light brown or black body and a white...

Krill are small, shrimplike invertebrates that serve as integral part of water ecosystems because krill are the primary food source for many fish and marine mammals. According to National...

Despite overwhelming opposition, shark feeding has become an increasingly popular pastime for many shark enthusiasts. Provided you like extreme adventure, an episode of shark feeding would...

Hummingbirds are tiny birds that are constantly in motion. While they will perch on objects, they spend much of their time and energy in flight. Because of all the energy they expend, they require...

Skunks are known for their foul odors and striking black and white fur. What is perhaps less known about them is that they can make good pets, if cared for by a loving and knowledgeable owner....

Unless you see a millipede in the process of laying eggs, which is nearly impossible since they lay eggs buried under the soil, you're going to have to do more than just look at them to determine...

The chimpanzee---man's closest genetic relative---lives in Western and Central Africa in humid forest, deciduous woodland and mixed savannah. In the wild, chimps have a maximum life span of 60 years.

King crabs live all over the world, including places such as Alaska, Korea, Russia, New Zealand and Africa. They are generally large and have been known to reach more than 20 pounds in weight....

Training a rodeo bull can be very complex as well as costly, but can be a profitable adventure in the long run. This is a not an adventure for someone who has not raised animals before. Someone...

This will give you the basics on how to take care of and what to expect when you have a pet raccoon. Each step will coordinate with the 'Things You'll Need' list

An endangered animal is one that is facing extinction. Extinct animals cannot be repopulated through artificial or natural means. Extinct animals are gone forever.

Did you know it was possible to put a bumble bee on a leash and "walk" it around? This is a neat trick I learned as a young teen and it's a really cool thing to show your friends that...

Crocodiles (members of the family Crocodylidae, including alligators and caimans) are some of the most interesting species in the world. They feed primarily on animals near water, which is where...

Blue crabs are omnivorous crustaceans that inhabit a wide range of waters around the world. Saltwater animals by nature, they can also be found in brackish water, a mix of saltwater and...

Whether you have a long-haired or a short-haired rabbit, preventing hairballs will be a key component of caring for your pet. When they groom themselves, bunnies can ingest large quantities of...

The desert tree frog is a small amphibian native to New Guinea and Australia. It is also known as the "little red tree frog" and falls prey to a great many predators.

So, I'm guessing you want to learn how to raise a baby squirrel , right? You found an injured one and want to nurse it to recovery or let them adapt to your home easily, keep your new friend as a pet.

Baby Bearded Dragons are certainly cute and entertaining to watch in their cages. The normal bearded dragon baby requires daily care and feeding. Here is a guide article that will help you raise...

There are only two living species in the family Alligatoridae. The American alligator is considered a threatened species, native only to freshwater wetlands of the southeastern United States. The...

Glowing sea cucumbers are ocean dwellers and live on the ocean floor and are sometimes partially buried beneath it. There are 1,250 known species of glowing sea cucumbers. They are echinoderms...

Fishermen and backyard compost keepers might recognize the European nightcrawler, which is also known as Eisenia hortensis. It is a pale pink-colored earthworm with a midsection that appears gray...

Raising termites is a project not many people consider undertaking, yet people who are raising termite-eating creatures--among which are armadillos, some frogs and toads, some birds, lizards,...

Copepods are tiny crustaceans found in either fresh or salt water lakes and seas. Under a microscope, they may appear somewhat like shrimp and less than 1 mm in length. While some are...

Parrots are active creatures that thrive on being in the middle of attention. A great way to keep them visually and mentally stimulated is to allow them a place to perch and play outside of their...

The white-tailed deer is the most commonly found in North America. While they are herbivores, they have a widely varied diet, so it is easy to find something tasty for them to enjoy, whether you...

Sugar gliders can make wonderful, loving pets. Earning their trust, however, can be quite a challenge.

Bee pollen has been hailed since ancient times as a wonder food and was even prescribed by Hippocrates, the father of Western medicine. It is estimated that without bee pollination, over 100,000...

Cuttlefish are cephalopods, relatives of squid and octopi. These dynamic invertebrates, broadly distributed in coastal waters as a family, can shift color depending on mood and intent, spew ink to...

There are more than 40,000 known spider species, but only a small fraction of them can cause enough pain to a human that they should be avoided entirely.

Jellyfish are marine invertebrates which float through the ocean. Jellyfish eat small animals and plants that stick to its tentacles, including plankton, larvae of other animals, small...

One of the first questions an expecting couple thinks about is 'Is it a a boy or girl?' Learning the sex of your future child can be a thrilling experience. Knowing makes it possible to decide on...