Other Exotic Pets

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...

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...

Many people enjoy raising ant farms as a hobby. Although raising an ant farm might raise flags for some Moms, it’s a good idea to let your child raise an ant farm before getting them a bigger pet....

The ruby throated hummingbird is the most common North American hummingbird. Ruby throated hummingbirds are solitary. They are also aggressive, territorial and will defend a food source, such as a...

Birds, and parrots in particular, need access to full spectrum light in order to keep in top feather condition. Full spectrum light allows parrots to absorb Vitamin D, which is vital to their...

Honey bee colonies are exotic pets, raised and maintained for the purpose of honey production and for pollination of local food-producing crops. You may be one of the many bee farmers who uses a...

Birds are happiest free in nature as opposed to being confined to a cage. The decision to set a bird free, however, must be contingent on the circumstances of the animal. Pet birds will have...

If you have breeding birds, you will quickly realize the need for parrot nest boxes. Nest boxes sometimes only last one season, and getting the appropriate size and specification for your species...

Although they subsist from fruits and flower nectars, fruit bats are still potentially dangerous to humans because they can serve as reservoirs of certain diseases, such as rabies, the Australian...

The national symbol of Australia is also the largest of all marsupials ... the Kangaroo. This amazing animal is both friend and foe to Australians as it is their symbol and also source of food,...

The butterfly is a symbol of rebirth, transformation and good fortune. This recognition as an icon of resurrection and good fortune has made the release of live butterflies a very popular...

Turtles are reptiles and have been around for more than 200 million years. Many turtles such as musk turtles live mostly in water, but go on land as well, while other turtles such as box turtles...

Asian lady beetles are originally from Asia, but have since become established through much of the U.S. and Canada. While gardeners appreciate the Asian beetles' ability to control plant pests...

If you love honey, you may want to harvest your own. This means building and maintaining a honeybee hive. But building the hive is just the first step; you'll need specialized equipment for your...

The Komodo Dragon is the world's largest venomous lizard. It can live up to fifty years old and is the only species of lizard that a female can lay eggs without male involvement, if needed. This...

Pogona Vitticeps. More commonly known as the Bearded Dragon. A beautiful Australian reptile for herp-lovers all across the globe. Calm, beautiful, patient, loving. All characteristics uncommon...

Want a strange pet. A bee on a leash would be pretty cool. Amaze your friends.

Sugar gliders are very cute and interesting pets. They are nocturnal marsupials with specialized diets. Recently, I had 2 young females surrendered to me by an owner who could no longer care for...

Northern cricket frogs are native to the southern United States. They grow to be about 1 inch long and are distinguished by a dark triangle between their eyes. Their skin is warty with different...

Oh no! Once again your pet kangaroo has messed her diaper. Oh, those little Joeys, when will they learn? In this tutorial you will learn just how to rectify this unfortunate problem.

Your pet bat will be the happiest one on the block with her own pet-bat cage. The instructions here are for a basic house, but it can be increased in dimension if you would like to expand your...

Caring for a sugar glider is relatively easy. In some cases, baby sugar gliders (or joeys) will need to be hand-fed and nurtured by their owner. This could be due to rejection by the mother, an...

Cleaning your bunny's cage properly, is essential in maintaining a healthy bunny.

Fruit flies can be a pain to deal with in the kitchen. This article shows the many ways to rid yourself once and for all of those pesky Dipteras.

Your young child loves to see things grow so excite her with a science project that will be remembered forever! She'll see the entire butterfly process in action, right from her table!

If your thinking about purchasing a rabbit as your new pet, here are some things to consider before you go out and grab the first cutie that you see.

A pupa is a metamorphis stage that a hemimetabolous insect--such as butterflies, beetles, wasps and bees--must go through before reaching the adult stage of its life. During this time the insect...

Love birds are miniature parrots with a lot of energy. Taking care of them is not particularly difficult though they do require a lot of attention and affectionate. Single love birds who don't...

Bats tend to stay in dark areas such as caves and attics. If you suspect bats in your home you will need to check the attic and look in the crevices where the wall meets with the rafters. Bats do...

Dermestid beetles are also known as carrion or flesh-eating beetles. In nature, they can generally be found happily living on animals that have been dead for several days. Indoors, they are used...

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...

Loved by reptiles as a tasty treat and despised by beekeepers, waxworms develop in four stages: egg, larva, pupa and adult. Waxworms are surprisingly easy to raise, for use as reptile treats or as...

This is designed for someone who just found or purchased a tortoise and wants to give it a nice new home. This is meant to be general guideline to most tortoise species around the world.

Sugar gliders LOVE to climb and jump around in their cages. You can make your sugar glider her very own rope to play with, and it will cost you almost nothing.

So, you have a Sphynx cat and you quickly realize that they need a lot of grooming. Here are my tried and true tips to keeping your kitty clean. Sphynx cats do not have hair to wisk away their...

Do you have a family pet snake that you’d like to show off? Using spotlights in snake cages is a fun way to show off your snakes and provide them a little additional warmth. You can use spotlights...

Lightning bugs are also called fireflies. They are related to the beetle family of insects. Males will light up when flying to alert females they are ready for mating. Females will light up from...

Most people don’t even realize that they can purchase a turtle or a tortoise online. You can buy an exotic turtle, even a two- headed turtle online!

One of the most commonly kept pet turtles is the Red Ear Slider. If cared for properly they can be a very rewarding pet. Here is what you should know about them before bringing one home.

Recently my 19 year old daughter acquired (read-mom got stuck with) a new pet Iguana. She had been talking about it for a while but as she was only working part time I knew she could not afford...

Caring for a pet snake is not too difficult. But the length of it's life all depends on you. A snake can survive in some extreme conditions but they will not live to their full life expectancy....

A squirrel feeder is a way to attract more wildlife to your backyard or private garden. It's simple to make and will bring squirrels. Not only will it attract these adorable creatures, it will...

Sugar gliders can be incredibly enjoyable pets to raise. Their unique look makes them fun to look at, and their playful and active personalities make them fun to watch. Caring for your glider...

Is your hamster getting bored in his terrarium? This article will provide some tips for fun things for your hamster to play with.

Sugar gliders are a small, quiet species of marsupial originally hailing from Australia and New Zealand. A normally docile creature, the small sugar glider has found a niche in the pet market,...

Where you live or how you spend your leisure time will determine how often you will see snakes. If you enjoy going on hikes through the woods, then you will probably come across some of the most...

Degus aren't too difficult to take care of properly, but it's important to know all of the steps!

Degus are wonderful animals with lovely personalities, but it does require a little effort to keep them happy.

Sugar gliders have quickly become popular household pets, but like most pets, they require food for their unique diet. Sugar gliders are native to Australia and New Guinea where they live in a...

So, you're looking at buying a ferret huh? Well slow down, it's not so easy as that. You can't just go out and pick up a ferret. Well, you can, but you won't fit one that's suitable to you. ...