Other Exotic Pets

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...

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...

The best environment for a Chinchilla is one that imitates its natural habitat as closely as possible, while providing a safe, escape-proof enclosure. Whether you are buying a chinchilla cage or...

Bats inside a home can be frightening to those who are unfamiliar with these flying mammals. However, bats are extremely beneficial, consuming anywhere from 500 to 1,000 insects each night during...

Adopting a wild animal can only be done by a licensed individual who rehabilitates the animal before letting it back into the wild. Find out why wild animals should never be tamed or domesticated...

It is difficult and dangerous to take care of a wild animal if you do not know what you are doing. If you plan on taking on the task of caring for an exotic pet, make sure that you have wild...

Sea turtles have been around for more than 100 million years. Once numbering in the millions, now only seven species of sea turtles survive, all of them endangered. The colossal creatures can...

Exotic pet stores are known for stocking an array of animals not present in a normal pet store. Such animals include birds, rodents, a variety of reptiles, insects and pot bellied pigs. Though pet...

While these are not pets that you can bring home to live in your house, if you choose to adopt an animal from South Africa you will be contributing to the continuation of a precious life, and...

If you are native to the northern hemisphere or anywhere else other than Australia, you probably aren’t familiar with the sugar glider. The sugar glider is a small possum with wings like...

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...

Learn how to care for a ferret along with additional information on the animal in this free video.

The veiled chameleon is one of the most beautifully colored and personable reptiles on the planet. Since the animal is hardy and prolific, studying the veiled chameleon gives you an opportunity to...

Weighing only 4 to 5 ounces, sugar gliders are tiny, social animals. They are native to Australia and New Guinea. Like kangaroos, sugar gliders are a part of the marsupial family. A healthy glider...

There are many reasons to trap an animal. You can be trying to rescue your innovative hamster that escaped its cage at home. You can have a rabid raccoon in the backyard or an animal that is...

If you find a sick, injured or orphaned wild animal, you should find a wildlife rehabilitator to help the animal. Rehabilitators care for animals with the purpose of returning the animal to the...

Rheas, members of the ratite family, are large flightless birds related to the ostrich. You can purchase them as pets or as alternative livestock. Rheas are farmed in the U.S. for their lean red...

Zoo adoption programs allow sponsors to pay for animals' care and feeding.