Other Exotic Pets

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...

Turtles are reptiles and have been around for more than 200 million years. Many turtles such as musk turtles live mostly in water, but go on land as well, while other turtles such as box turtles...

If you keep bees, it's important to maintain their food source year-round. This is especially true in autumn and winter, when flowers and their nectar are in shorter supply. You should also make...

The crane fly (Tipulidae) is the largest in the family of true flies. The crane fly's habitat ranges from aquatic to terrestrial, meaning from water to land. The crane fly has a long body with two...

Despite their reputation for being temperamental, nasty critters that like to dig through your trash, raccoons can make wonderful pets if they are cared for properly. Because they'll eat just...

A manatee is a large, gray, aquatic animal. It is related to the elephant. Often called a "gentle giant," they are slow-moving creatures. In fact, they move so slowly that they often have algae...

In the wild, a hummingbird's diet consists mostly of flower nectar and small, soft insects. However, more people are taking an interest in the diminutive avian and putting out hummingbird feeders...

Cleaning your bunny's cage properly, is essential in maintaining a healthy bunny.

As the thermometer rises, these easy and inexpensive tips will help your pet bunnies stay cool in the summer heat. Following these tips will keep them happy and safe!

Because of its pink color and long legs, a flamingo is a well-known bird to many people. People like them so much they even buy plastic ones and put them in their yards. But the flamingo, of which...

Sponges, also known as poriferans, belong to the phylum Porifera. This type of animal is believed to date back to the late Precambrian period, about 500 million years ago, and today there are...

The Australian platypus is an odd mammal with an otter-like body, duck-like bill, webbed feet and beaver-like tail. Platypuses live on land and feed in water, where swimming is easy. The animal...

The Simpson Desert lies in Australia. Despite the harsh conditions, many animals have evolved in such a way that they can strive here. The most common types of animals in this desert are small...

There are various types of newts that can be kept in an aquarium. The most popular is the Chinese fire-bellied newt. Newts are tough pets, and can withstand a wide range of water temperature, PH...

Like humans, lobsters require oxygen to live. They obtain this oxygen from the seawater in which they live. How much oxygen they consume depends on the temparature of the water. As the water's...

Recently my 19 year old daughter acquired (read-mom got stuck with) a new pet Iguana. She had been talking about it for a while but as she was only working part time I knew she could not afford...

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...

Baby alligators are much like the babies of any species: cute, little and seemingly helpless. Unable to resist temptation, every year people who have never before attempted reptile care end up...

This is part 1 of How to Raise a Healthy Aquatic Turtle. This article will be about preparing the living quarters and needed equipment.

If you like lizards and similar creatures, and are looking for a small pet that doesn't require a lot of your time and attention, salamanders might be just the companion for you. If you're like...

The blood scent is one of the strongest attractants in the animal kingdom, and for sharks it is no different. They have the ability to detect the scent of blood even in very tiny quantities from...

Although surrounded by water, whales do not drink it. Like other mammals, whales from the smallest dolphin to the massive blue whale need fresh water. But, with the exception of some species of...

As with fish, the mouth of a stingray draws in water constantly, which flows back on the gills and is expelled through slits in the bottom of the ray's body. Gills are organs located on either...

Whether or not you can buy a jellyfish and keep it alive at your home is up for debate, with varying opinions regarding what a jellyfish needs to survive and whether a salt-water creature can be...

Bats are beautiful and mysterious and many people wonder about keeping them as pets as an exotic addition to any house. However, due to their wild nature, most bats kept in captivity live less...

A vivarium is a wonderful and decorative piece that can add beauty to any space. To put together a vivarium, you can use a variety of items that are found in nature. Soil, plants, water, moss and...

A soap and water mix is a nontoxic way to kill ants. It doesn’t penetrate their bodies like chemical insecticides, rather it causes them to drown. When soap is added to water, it puts a...

There are many different kinds of ants including grease ants, carpenter ants and fire ants. Most people, however, are most bothered by the above three. These ants can be bothersome, dirty and...

If you're looking for an easy to care for inexpensive pet, then a Leopard Gecko is the correct choice for you. Not only can they survive with even the most simple-minded owners, but they are...

Learn what preparatory steps to take to condition the water for pet hermit crabs in this free instructional how to video.

Sea monkeys are a type of large brine shrimp, about a half inch long as adults. The eggs can last for a long time out of water and they are often sold as a kit with a small tank. When added to the...

Skunks can make great pets. But like any pet, they have to be bathed, groomed and taken care of.

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...

Newts are small salamanders that spend part of their time in water. They have different habits and life-sustaining needs. Caring for a newt requires creating a safe environment for them within the...

It is amazing that river otters can survive in captivity for approximately twenty five years and only fifteen years in the wild. These fury creatures are hunted by foxes, wolves, raptors and...

Elephants require specialized care on a tremendous scale. From their feed to their skin care to their enormous need for water, only trained personnel should care for elephants. The U.S. highly...