Other Exotic Pets

Whether you have a long-haired or a short-haired rabbit, preventing hairballs will be a key component of caring for your pet. When they groom themselves, bunnies can ingest large quantities of...

If you have noticed your pet ferret scratching his ears or rubbing his head against hard surfaces, he may have ear mites. Ear mites are tiny insects that crawl into, breed in and feed inside an...

Anybody can have a duck as a pet. You just have to make sure that you have what he needs in order to be comfortable. Some people would look at me like I was crazy but a duck will make a loyal...

Many states allow people to keep deer as pets, although you may need a special permit from your state wildlife management department. If you're allowed to keep deer as pets, you will find them...

Sugar gliders are small nocturnal marsupials that make surprisingly good pets. The actual name "sugar glider" comes from the fact that they love sweet fruits and have the ability to glide. While...

Skunks have been domesticated for decades. These curious and intelligent animals come in several different colors, including albino, smoky gray and the usual black and white. Pet skunks are...

Without a doubt, among the most interesting pets one can own are sugar gliders. These cute, tiny marsupials hail from Australia and usually weigh in at no more than 6 ounces when full grown. Using...

Sugar gliders are very cute and interesting pets. They are nocturnal marsupials with specialized diets. Recently, I had 2 young females surrendered to me by an owner who could no longer care for...

The issue of wild animal possession is for the most part governed by state law. While some basic laws are in place regarding the trading and importation of wild animals, the states have the most...

While rabbits can provide enjoyment as pets like any other animal they have traits than can make your home and furnishings into giant chew toys. Here are some tips to keep your home and your pets...

Learn what to look for when buying chinchilla cages. What size, what material, what accessories to include, ect.

If your thinking about purchasing a rabbit as your new pet, here are some things to consider before you go out and grab the first cutie that you see.

Black bears are natural to North America, even though 60 percent of their natural habitat is now gone. Because of this, bears are living closer to humans. Black bears are larger than traditional...

Because of their small size and status as an exotic pet, sugar gliders are an increasingly popular pet in many countries. Sugar gliders are small marsupials native to the Australia, New Guinea and...

I did this when I worked outside setting up work area signs. In an area where there was no hunting, and the deer were used to people. This is the coolest thing I ever did with wild life.

As with other pets, eye drops may be prescribed to treat eye irritations or infections in a pet rabbit. Most rabbits respond relatively calmly to having drops placed in their eyes, but if your...

Chinchillas may be free for adoption at an exotic pet rescue center, but be sure it is a compatible pet for a particular lifestyle. Consider adopting a chinchilla with helpful information from a...

Owning a pet chinchilla requires doing a bit of research to fully understand its lifestyle, as they are nocturnal, they live off of a hay-based diet and they can live for up to 20 years. Discover...

Most people don’t even realize that they can purchase a turtle or a tortoise online. You can buy an exotic turtle, even a two- headed turtle online!

One of the most commonly kept pet turtles is the Red Ear Slider. If cared for properly they can be a very rewarding pet. Here is what you should know about them before bringing one home.

Taking care of chinchillas requires cleaning out the cage every week, offering a bowl of chinchilla dust for bathing, changing out the water regularly and feeding them a weekly orchid grass...

Chinchilla hammocks can be made out of fleece and rope, and they make the animal feel more secure in its environment. Create a hammock for a chinchilla, or find one at the local pet store, with...

The natural habitat for a chinchilla is in South America in the Andes mountains, so providing a cave-like atmosphere complete with sand baths is a great way to make a chinchilla comfortable....

Owning a pet chinchilla requires providing a water bottle, laying down paper, aspen or hemp bedding, offering dust baths, and providing a large cage. Create a comfortable habitat for a new pet...

Caring for a pet snake is not too difficult. But the length of it's life all depends on you. A snake can survive in some extreme conditions but they will not live to their full life expectancy....

Caring for sugar gliders is not suitable for everyone, as this exotic pet requires a large cage, a specific diet and prescribed amounts of contact with humans. Understand how sugar gliders...

Potty training a bunny involves providing a shallow litter tray filled with safe litter, such as clay litter or shredded newspaper, and using food to lure the rabbit into the tray. Train a pet...

Treatment for canine arthritis begins with prevention, as keeping a dog at a healthy weight and providing appropriate exercise is important for long-term health. Find supplements to give an...

If you already have one pet chinchilla and would like to add a playmate for him or her, this article will give you some great pointers on how to introduce them to one another. Proper introduction...

It's good for a pet rabbit to exercise so that they will be healthy and live longer. Just like us they can get lazy and fat then they have health problems and guess who has to pay for it. That's...

A breeder that wishes to domestically breed raccoons must have a permit. Check with local wildlife laws regarding raccoons with information from a veterinarian in this free video on exotic pets...

Skunks are considered to be pretty smart animals that can be trained in a similar fashion to how dogs are trained. Discover how to reward a pet skunk with food with information from a veterinarian...

In order to buy a pet raccoon, a person must first find out if raccoons are considered wildlife in their state. Discover what licenses are required to breed raccoons with information from a...

In order to maintain good health in pet aquatic turtles, it's a good idea to examine your turtle on a regular basis. This will help prevent any ongoing deteriorating diseases.

Corn Snakes are among the easiest beginner snakes to take care of. They come in many different colors and shades and it doesn't take much to keep them happy!

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...

Remembering your pet rock at Christmas is important. Because of their sensitive natures, pet rocks can feel slighted if they don’t receive a Christmas present from their owner. Thankfully, pet...

You are a wonderful person! Helping homeless pet rock in need! Adopting a pet rock from a pet rock shelter or rescue is one of the best choices you will make. There are so many beautiful rocks...

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...

Pet rocks are not for everyone. It takes a special person to properly care for this special pet. Not only will you have physically care for your pet rock, you must meet all the emotional needs of...

Before you fill your aquarium with shark, you should spend time researching the various breeds and decide if such an exotic and long-lived animal is a good fit for you and your home. Finding the...

If you are looking for a pet mouse that is very clean, odorless, extremely curious and entertaining to watch, the Egyptian spiny mouse could be the critter for you. This breed of mouse originates,...

Armadillos are small omnivorous mammals with a hard, leathery shell. Although armadillos are not difficult to care for, and some people find them to be pleasant and exotic pets, you should...

Caring for a Senegal chameleon can seem challenging, especially to the pet owner who has never cared for a chameleon before. However, this type of chameleon has very basic needs, and if cared for...

How to get your pet into acting can sometimes be as simple as having a pet. If you have an animal that has a classic look, a calm demeanor, is friendly, has a unique or playful habit and or can...

Everybody has left their cage door open, but a very unlucky few have lost their pint-sized companions.

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...

The African pygmy hedgehog is fast becoming a popular breed for pets of this nature in the United States. This is not a pet for the faint of heart, though it could be an exotic pet alternative for...

Financing any new business can be difficult, especially a venture as unusual as an exotic pet store, as it is not mainstream in the retail industry. There are ways to get financing for an exotic...

When trying to kill indoor fleas be sure to be consistent with your treatments. Fleas can become a real big problem if something isn't done rather quickly once you notice your pet has fleas or if...