Other Exotic Pets

Let me guess.. you found a baby squirrel without a mother, or perhaps it is injured? You can nurse it to recovery or if it adapts to your home easily, keep your new friend as a pet.

Raising a bearded dragon as your pet can be rewarding and you may learn a thing or two about reptiles. Most bearded dragons are just like other pets, they may be strange, however – with the proper...

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,...

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...

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

Commonly kept as pets all over the world, king quail are the smallest of the Coturnix quails. King quail go by many names, such as Chinese quail, Chinese painted quail, and Australian quail....

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...

In the United States it is almost impossible to adopt a chimpanzee for a pet. Because chimps are wild animals that cannot be completely tamed and because they are so much stronger than humans,...

The ostrich is the largest bird is the world. Although they are primarily found in Africa, they can be successfully raised in many other countries. An ostrich's egg is the largest bird egg;...

It may sound a little silly, but I have a pet crawfish. Where did I get it you may ask? Well, we were playing with our neighbours when they caught a crawfish in their culvert, they gave it to us...

Having an iguana for a pet will require knowing the right type of habitat to provide. In order to keep him safe and healthy, there are certain aspects of his home that are essential. The home for...

Rabbits are popular pets because they are friendly and relatively easy to keep and care for. For their own safety and comfort, rabbits should be kept in a hutch when you're not actively monitoring...

In this tutorial you'll learn how to take care of your very own Sugar Glider.

In order to be happy with your new Sugar Glider and for them to be happy with you it is essential that you take the time to bond with your new glider. This process can sometimes seem slow and...

Most pet insurance companies offer coverage to only the most common pets: dogs, cats, and horses. However, there are many exotic pets and pet owners who also need health coverage in case of...

Electric catfish walk the fine line between cute and ugly. But in spite of their looks, they are fascinating fish to keep. Keep in mind that they will give you a shock if you get grabby and they...

Beavers gather wood in order to build dams to stop up the water. This helps them find their food, and protects them from predators. Sometimes, beavers cause problems by stopping a stream's flow,...

Red Cherry Shrimp are some of the easiest shrimp to keep as a pet. Because of the ease of raising this mysterious creature, many people may be wondering how they can increase their Red Cherry...

Raccoons require a lot of attention, especially when they are babies. If a mother raccoon is separated from one of her young, the baby must fend for itself. If you find a baby raccoon, you can...

Relatively easy to raise and care for, Muscovy ducks are a wise pet of choice among anyone looking to exercise insect control in their yard, farm or ranch. Muscovy ducks are not the most popular...

Because of their small size and status as an exotic pet, sugar gliders are an increasingly popular pet in many countries. Sugar gliders are small marsupials native to the Australia, New Guinea and...

Bee pollen contains all the nutrients necessary for the body to thrive---high concentrations of B complex vitamins, along with Vitamins A, C, D and E. Bee pollen provides the body with natural...

Sugar gliders are exotic pets that are becoming more and more popular in the United States. They bond very well to their owners and can do the coolest tricks ever. Every sugar glider owner enjoys...

I did this when I worked outside setting up work area signs. In an area where there was no hunting, and the deer were used to people. This is the coolest thing I ever did with wild life.

Falconry is the sport of using raptors (birds of prey) to hunt. Trained birds are loosed from the hand; they hunt and capture prey, and return to the falconer. Because the bird is trained, it...

As with other pets, eye drops may be prescribed to treat eye irritations or infections in a pet rabbit. Most rabbits respond relatively calmly to having drops placed in their eyes, but if your...

A rhea is a bird originating from South America that belongs to the ratite family. It is similar to the emu and the ostrich. Rheas are not commonly farmed, but they are desirable for their...

Supplies for keeping a chinchilla include a large, multi-leveled cage, dust for dust baths, Timothy hay and Timothy pellets and some sort of shavings to serve as bedding. Collect the proper...

When taking care of chinchillas, always keep them in a cooler environment, provide regular dust baths, and feed them a nutritious hay and pellet food. Keep a chinchilla happy and active with...

Taming chinchillas requires offering raisin treats, getting them used to your smell and handling them often to get them comfortable. Create a happy bond between chinchilla and owner with helpful...

When buying a chinchilla cage, look for a large cage with multiple levels so that the animal can jump, crawl and navigate around its cage easily. Find the perfect chinchilla cage with helpful...

Chinchillas clean themselves by rolling around in a shallow pan of volcanic ash to absorb oils and dirt. Provide a chinchilla dust bath several times a week with helpful information from a...

Wild chinchillas are being saved by certain rescue foundations that are trying to help them breed and exist in the wild after they were over-hunted in the 19th century. Find out how wild...

Breeding chinchillas is possible after 8 months of age when they reach sexual maturity, and the females are in a heat cycle for 30 to 50 days at a time. Learn more about the reproduction of...

A natural chinchilla habitat is in high elevations, cool weather and a dry climate where they have access to fruits and vegetables that make up the majority of their diet. Explore the habitat...

Chinchillas originated in the Andes Mountains, but the domestic chinchillas available as pets were bred in California. Find out more about these nocturnal rodents with helpful information from a...

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...

The life cycle of a chinchilla usually lasts an average of 10 years, but they have been known to live up to 20 years in captivity. Explore a chinchilla's life cycle with helpful information from a...

Chinchillas may be free for adoption at an exotic pet rescue center, but be sure it is a compatible pet for a particular lifestyle. Consider adopting a chinchilla with helpful information from a...

Chinchillas can lose their hair if they are kept in too warm or too moist of an environment, if they have been attacked by another animal or if they have not been provided a dust bath on a regular...

Owning a pet chinchilla requires doing a bit of research to fully understand its lifestyle, as they are nocturnal, they live off of a hay-based diet and they can live for up to 20 years. Discover...

There are various types of newts that can be kept in an aquarium. The most popular is the Chinese fire-bellied newt. Newts are tough pets, and can withstand a wide range of water temperature, PH...

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...

Taming chinchillas requires spending lots of time with them, handling them often, holding them close to the body, petting them and allowing them to roam free in an enclosed area. Help a chinchilla...

Breeding chinchillas is usually done in a colony where the male can choose which female he wants to mate with. Understand the process of chinchilla breeding with advice from the manager of a pet...

The natural habitat for a chinchilla is in South America in the Andes mountains, so providing a cave-like atmosphere complete with sand baths is a great way to make a chinchilla comfortable....

The supplies necessary for caring for a chinchilla include a large cage, a water bottle, bowls for food, dust for baths, an oil-free bedding and the proper food. Collect all supplies required for...

Adopting free chinchillas can be difficult to do, but checking Craig's List regularly, as well as local human society Web sites, is a great way to save money when adopting a chinchilla. Find...

Chinchilla cages should be large enough for the animal to run freely, and they are available for purchase from local pet stores or online. Find used chinchilla cages to save money with advice from...