Other Exotic Pets

Wolf spiders belong to the Lycosidae family. Wolf spiders live on the ground and like to hide, so they are often difficult to find and tough to catch. Wolf spiders vary in size, from a half an...

Button quail, or Chinese painted quail, are the smallest of the quail family. These adorable little birds are interesting pets, that are relatively low maintenance, come in many colors, and are...

The Negev is a desert in southern Israel that hosts a variety of animal life. These animals range from herbivores to carnivores, and from the very small to larger animals. Most of these animals...

Waxworms are surprisingly simple to breed. Popular as pet food (particularly for reptiles) and fish bait, many reptile owners and anglers decide to breed waxworms themselves. Waxworms are the...

Walking sticks are large insects that look like a collection of brown or green sticks. This look gives them an effective camouflage against other insects, bats, rodents, spiders and birds that...

There are millions of rainforest animals throughout the rainforests of the world. Some of them are very familiar and well known, while many others have yet to be discovered. This is part of what...

Chinchillas should never be fed meats, fats, lettuce or candy, but small dried fruit can be given occasionally as treats. Maintain a steady hay and pellet-based diet for a pet chinchilla with...

Small reptiles that are herbivores, need to eat small pieces of vegetable matter until they are large enough to rip larger foods or tear it into bite sized pieces. If you own a small herbivore,...

Taking care of chinchillas requires cleaning out the cage every week, offering a bowl of chinchilla dust for bathing, changing out the water regularly and feeding them a weekly orchid grass...

Chinchilla hammocks can be made out of fleece and rope, and they make the animal feel more secure in its environment. Create a hammock for a chinchilla, or find one at the local pet store, with...

Potty training a bunny involves providing a shallow litter tray filled with safe litter, such as clay litter or shredded newspaper, and using food to lure the rabbit into the tray. Train a pet...

There are many things to consider when building guinea pig cages. Building materials, cage filler, toys, cage style and cage size are all elements that carry some weight when planning the cage....

Rabbits have a very thick fur that will be over-productive in the winter months. Promote overall skin and hair coat health for rabbits with information from a veterinarian in this free video on...

Squirrels are considered wildlife in most states, and within these states, they can't be adopted without a rehab license. Find out why a person should never handle an orphan squirrel with...

Sugar gliders are exotic pets that require a lot of time and patience. They are a bit different from owning a dog, cat, or bird. Sugar gliders are nocturnal creatures that make barking, chirping...

Seals live in a wide variety of ocean environments ranging from frigid polar waters to tropical seas. Seals are perfectly adapted to their marine lives, with a physiology that allows them to...

An earthworm does not have any heart at all. But they do have an organ that acts similarly to a heart and is usually called a heart just for simplicity's sake, although is is also called an aortic...

Armadillos are cool little creatures. They are in the same order as sloths and anteaters but are much smaller. They have an armor-like protective shell they use for defense in the wild and live...

If you like lizards and similar creatures, and are looking for a small pet that doesn't require a lot of your time and attention, salamanders might be just the companion for you. If you're like...

The blood scent is one of the strongest attractants in the animal kingdom, and for sharks it is no different. They have the ability to detect the scent of blood even in very tiny quantities from...

There are many different species and types of sharks. Most all of those species have a different mating ritual. It is difficult to generalize one particular behavior that is indicative of all...

Fleas are small, dark colored, blood-sucking insects. Their bodies are flat on each side to allow easy movement through hair and fur. They have no wings but legs that are long and allow them to...

Sugar gliders make wonderful and loving pets, and once you know all of the basics, caring for a sugar glider really isn't all that hard. Since they can live to be over 10 years old as pets, they...

Ghost shrimp make the perfect food for many fish, and they also make interesting pets in their own right. To keep a ready supply of live food, or to breed ghost shrimp as pets, there are some...

If you have ever left a banana out on your kitchen table in the middle of summer, you may have been surprised to return and find your kitchen infested with fruit flies. It may seem impossible to...

If you are getting a large Iguana as a pet but don’t want to keep it in the house, you will need to build a large cage in the backyard to accommodate the creature. It is important for the...

The world of virtual dating has taken a giant leap. Now you can create a girlfriend simply out of bits of data. This option allows you to create your own perfect mate at the click of a mouse. For...

Japanese hornets are the largest hornets in the world, growing to be about 2 inches long. The Japanese hornet emits an enzyme that can dissolve bone and tissue, and can be fatal in some cases....

Mosquitoes are an unpleasant nuisance and can ruin an enjoyable summer evening. They also can carry West Nile disease, which could be deadly, especially to an infant. An ounce of prevention is...

A flea infestation in your home can be one of the toughest problems to combat. Stopping fleas at their source, is the first step. Maintaining your pets during flea season has become easier with...

When the fresh fruits of summer and fall come into season, the annoying presence of fruit flies can soon follow. Although common fruit flies are attracted to fruit (fresh or fermenting) which is...

Telling one spider from another can be a confusing task, especially when all that's on your mind is how to avoid getting bit. But in Eastern Oregon, the distinction is fairly simple. There are two...

Learn how to bond with your pet sugar glider, by carrying him around on your body; learn more tips on owning sugar gliders in this free pet care video.

Learn how to carefully handle your pet sugar glider because they are delicate animals; learn more about caring for sugar gliders in this free pet care video on sugar glider ownership and care.

Provide a healthy diet for your pet sugar glider by feeding it plenty fruits and vegetables and dark leafy greens; learn more tips on nutrition for sugar gliders in this free pet care video.

Learn what NOT to do with your pet sugar glider, like: let them go outside or put a leash on them; learn more tips on owning sugar gliders in this free pet care video.

Green iguanas are charming reptiles that make fascinating pets for those who are willing to provide the care and environment needed to keep these tree-hugging lizards healthy and happy. A twenty...

Keeping a Praying Mantis as a pet is both fun and educational. The most difficult part of keeping a Praying Mantis is finding a sufficient number of insects to satisfy your Mantis' almost...

Making a praying-mantis habitat is extremely simple. There are no hard-and-fast shapes for your mantis habitat, but keep in mind that the height of your mantis's home should be at least three...

In 1984, the Giant Panda was listed as endangered under the Endangered Species Act of 1973. Yet despite preservation efforts, it’s estimated there are still only about 1,000 Giant Pandas...

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Gorillas have 22 distinct sounds that they use to communicate with one another. Gorillas use vocalizations, facial expressions and other physical ways to express themselves. Read on to learn about...

Dangling a mouse in front of an elephant may not make him jump ten feet in the air, but it’s not a great way to get along with him, either. You can communicate with elephants by learning...

Having a Praying Mantis as a pet is great, particularly for small boys. They are almost like tiny aliens, and are a great way to keep flies and pests. Having a Praying Mantis in a cage is one...

Believe it or not you can train a pet mouse. Mice are very smart animals. With patience and persistence you can train a pet mouse to learn tricks. You can train them to do anything from answer to...

Yes, chickens make great pets. And you get the bonus of the freshest eggs anywhere. They are considered to be an exotic pet because a chicken is a bit out of the ordinary. But if you pick one of...

Sea turtles around the world are in danger of extinction. Gill netting and industrial long lining are threatening the existence to the Pacific leatherback sea turtle, in particular. It's the...

Guinea pigs are loveable creatures full of personality. When picking out a guinea pig, it is important to distinguish if you are picking out a show cavy (guinea pig) or a pet. If purchasing a pet,...