Other Exotic Pets

Unlike many animals, raccoon populations have grown the past 50 years. The raccoon can adapt to just about any surrounding, mostly because much of its natural habitat has been removed and replaced...

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...

While they may not seem like the cuddliest of pets, hedgehogs can have very sweet and affectionate personalities that make them great to keep as pets. But like all animals, they require a...

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...

The White's tree frog is a green, golden-eyed tree frog from Australia also known as the green tree frog. It can live from 15 to 20 years and makes a great pet. In Australia they actually find...

The sugar glider is a small marsupial native to Australia and its neighboring islands. Recently, however, these small tree-dwelling creatures have begun to gain popularity as domestic pets. While...

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...

Yes, chickens make great pets. And you get the bonus of the freshest eggs anywhere. They are considered to be an exotic pet because a chicken is a bit out of the ordinary. But if you pick one of...

Gila Monsters live in desert areas of the southwestern U.S. and northern Mexico. They grow to 18 to 24 inches and have a lifespan of roughly 20 years. In daytime, they hide in shade, under rocks...