Other Exotic Pets

The blue morpho butterfly, native to Central and South America, is fascinating for its metallic blue color. Spreading from 5 to 8 inches, it is one of the largest butterflies on the planet.

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...

Butterflies are beautiful creatures that enhance the garden. Building a butterfly cage is easy. Some butterfly cages can be hung vertically and make the amazing development of the butterfly fun,...

Butterfly-wing art fascinates many with an eye for the beautiful. Originating in Africa, this unique art form has spread around the world in recent years. The most popular forms of butterfly art...

The Glasswing butterfly, or species name Greta oto, thrives only in Central America. Its distribution ranges from the country of Panama up into parts of Mexico. They are common butterflies but...

The monarch butterfly is one of the most well-known migratory butterflies in the United States. It has has orange-brown wings with black veins and borders.

There are approximately 30 species of Birdwing butterflies, which are known for their exceptionally large wingspans. All Birdwing butterflies are localized in a region of the world known as...

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...

Hatching and raising butterflies can be a fantastic way to observe the complete metamorphosis of a living creature. When you begin with the eggs, you can follow the development from newly hatched...

Breeding and raising butterflies is a hobby that is as rewarding as it is interesting, and the ability to view the process at close range is indescribable. Raising butterflies can be done at home...

Butterflies touch the hearts of the young and old alike and if one lands on you, you've been singled out as an especially trustworthy companion. If you are lucky enough to have a butterfly house...

Keeping butterflies live in a butterfly house can be much more satisfying than pinning them. Some collectors keep butterflies at home, others partner with sponsors to create "community" butterfly...

The tortoiseshell butterfly is a beautiful, wood-colored insect that adds a pastoral touch to the gardens in which it gathers food. Seeing a tortoiseshell butterfly up close reveals a gorgeous...