Other Exotic Pets

The turtle robot is a hybrid remotely operated pet (ROP) capable of operating in both a terrestrial and aquatic environment. Equipped with both a manipulator and a charged coupled device (CCD) for...

I have lived in the desert as a child and one of the hobbies we had was catching scorpions. In this article I will explain the technique.

Silkworms spin cocoons that are made out of silk. The most common silkworm used for silk is the Bombyx mori. Over the years, silkworms have been bred to increase silk production. Selective...

If you're considering owning a Sugar Glider, there are some things you need to know before you get one. Sugar Gliders are an exotic animal and special care should be used to decide if they will...

If you need to ship a zebra a long distance, you'll find that it's not easy. Zebras can be transported in horse trailers, but what do you do when there's an ocean to cross? I was asked a while...

Newts are aquatic salamanders. The most common newt indigenous to North America is the Eastern Newt (Notophthalmus viridescens). But you will often find newts in pet stores (typically a Chinese...

With a little time, patience and preserverance anyone can tame most any lizard to be a good family pet. There is the occasional lizard that through his own experiences with humans or just plain...

Unless you have highly specialized and (extremely) expense equipment, there is no way to tell if your pet rock is a boy or a girl. You would also have to know how to use that equipment. Not many...

A badger is not an easy pet to raise. Check your local, state, and national laws first before acquiring a badger. Here's my experience raising one from a baby.

Whether or not you can buy a jellyfish and keep it alive at your home is up for debate, with varying opinions regarding what a jellyfish needs to survive and whether a salt-water creature can be...

Servals are wild African cats, often bred with domesticated cat species. They can be great pets that bring an affectionate piece of the Savannah to your living room, if you know how to care for...

Bats are necessary, scarce and peculiar looking creatures that some exotic pet owners would be glad to own. But these creatures are not by law or by nature intended to be pets in most states. They...

An octopus is an exotic creature which requires more effort than your average fish tank. They have special needs in both their tank setup and their diets. Octopuses they are the most intelligent...

Once hidden away in dark basements and garages, snail racing has begun to make its way into the American mainstream. Finding and capturing the perfect racing snail takes patience and a bit of...

Oh No! Your gorilla is sick!"What!" you reply "I don't have a gorilla! Are you crazy?"Well, believe it or not gorilla's are one of the kinds ofexotic pets that people own and just like any other...

Like most primates, lemurs are cute, intelligent, and full of energy. Anyone who sees one wants to have one as a pet. The problem that most people have is they simply don’t know where to...

They are cute aren't they? The Philippine Tarsier with those bulging eyes? Often called the world's smallest primate- at 4-6 inches long, they are very hard to spot in the jungle. At one tine...

When it comes to zoology, few creatures are as easily maintained as the gorilla. While it wouldn't be advisable (or even legal) to own a gorilla on a private residence, amateur zoologists can...

Elephants do not make good pets. If you're thinking of getting an elephant for a pet, remove that thought from your head! However, if you work or volunteer at an animal shelter, you may get...

Having a pet raccoon is unlike having a dog or cat. It's a way of life. You have to completely alter the way in which you do things. You have to be able to provide a lot of time, attention and...

Elephants require specialized care on a tremendous scale. From their feed to their skin care to their enormous need for water, only trained personnel should care for elephants. The U.S. highly...

Breeding minks can be exciting but difficult. An adult male can never be fully tamed so it is best to acquire the young minks as they can be easily handled and domesticated. These instructions...