Other Exotic Pets

No insect has brought as much joy, color and folklore to the world as the ladybug. The presence of a ladybug is said to forecast good weather, good crops, marriage, children, money and more....

Starfish belong to a group of animals known as Astroidea, meaning having rays or arms. Although sea stars are simple organisms as they lack brains and other sensory organs, they are the most...

Starfish belong to a group of animals known as echinoderms. While starfish are simple organisms as they lack brains and other sensory organs, they are the most complex invertebrates known. ...

Cnidarians make up the scientific phylum that includes jellyfish, anemones and corals. How the life cycle is continued by these creatures that have tissue but no true organs differs greatly among...

Asteroidea, commonly known as sea stars or starfish, are a diverse group, estimated to include somewhere between 1,500 and 1,800 species. They are found in ocean basins around the world, including...

Bloodworms are one stage in the life cycle of the non-biting Midge fly. The non-biting Midge, also known as chironomid, looks like a mosquito, but doesn't bite. Midges live near water and are...

There are about 2,500 different species of mosquitos throughout the world. Each species of mosquito lives in a different area, is attracted to the blood of different types animals and exhibits...

Lightning bugs are also called fireflies. They are related to the beetle family of insects. Males will light up when flying to alert females they are ready for mating. Females will light up from...

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...

Fruit plies are a pest common to many homes. As their name suggests, they are often found in the kitchen hovering around the fruit. However, they do not eat fruit and they are generally not...

Fleas are small, dark colored, blood-sucking insects. Their bodies are flat on each side to allow easy movement through hair and fur. They have no wings but legs that are long and allow them to...