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How to Buy a Rattlesnake

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Most people don't think of a rattlesnake as a cute and cuddly pet, but a few do raise these deadly creatures for their meat, skin and venom. Before you purchase a dangerous animal like this make sure that you've done your research and are fully ... more »

How to Buy a Serval

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Servals are wild African cats, often bred with domesticated cat species. They can be great pets that bring an affectionate piece of the Savannah to your living room, if you know how to care for them properly. Servals are traditionally afraid of ... more »

How to Buy Alpacas

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Raising alpacas for their offspring and their wool is an emerging, fast-growing industry. But before buying and raising alpacas, there are many considerations to keep in mind. Alpacas have their own social systems and needs that you must respect ... more »

How to Buy Rheas

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Rheas, members of the ratite family, are large flightless birds related to the ostrich. You can purchase them as pets or as alternative livestock. Rheas are farmed in the U.S. for their lean red meat, skin, feathers and eggs. The purchasing ... more »

How to Calculate Startup Costs for an Exotic Pet Store

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Before starting any business, you'll need to calculate the startup costs. This way, you'll know the entire amount you'll need, and have a detailed breakdown of the costs. When starting an exotic pet store, the specific costs may vary but the idea ... more »

How to Care for a Blood Python

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Having a blood python can be fun and rewarding. However, a person should have experience with snakes before trying to raise one. There are several things to consider in the care of a bloody python... more »

How to Care for a Gila Monster

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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 or self-dug burrows. In winter, they never leave ... more »

How to Care for a River Otter

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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 mainly humans. Their fur is a very desirable commodity ... more »

How to Care For and Feed Salamanders

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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 most people and you have a busy lifestyle, you'll be ... more »

How to Care for Exotic Pets

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An exotic pet is any animal that isn't traditionally considered a pet. Your exotic pet could be a monkey, wolf, python or any other animal that makes your neighbors nervous. Caring for an exotic pet can be challenging because you have to deal ... more »

How to Care for Uromastyx Lizards

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Uromastyx lizards are native to the arid African county of the Republic of Mali. These mostly herbivore pets are active in the daytime. They live for several years, but grow very slowly... more »

How to catch a loose small pet

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

How to Choose a Pet Rat

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Rats get a bad rap. When someone mentions the word "rat," most people think of the disease-carrying critters that roam around in sewers and trash dumps. Believe it or not, rats are not filthy animals and make great pets. Here are a few tips to ... more »

How to Choose A Pet To Fit Your Lifestyle

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You know you want a pet, but that's about all you know. Dog? Cat? Rabbit? Large? Small? There are so many questions to answer when choosing the right pet. Let's sort through some of them and get you started down the right path of pet ownership... more »

How to Choose a Veterinarian for Your Pet Rabbit

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Rabbits are growing in popularity as household pets. A veterinarian who treats rabbits has a different practice than one limited to dogs or cats. Animals, like people require ongoing and routine health care. Medical care for pets is just as ... more »

How to Choose the Right Exotic Pet

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"Exotic" pets usually refer to animals that are either rare or rarely kept. Wolves, chimpanzees and lynxes all fall right into this category. Others include iguanas, centipedes and scorpions. You may consider a rare domestic dog, cat or fish ... more »

How to cure a giraffe's sore throat

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After reading this article, you should be able to help your pet giraffe return to his normal happy self !.. more »

How to Deal with a Pesky Tarantula Spider

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Tarantulas are big scary looking spiders, but they are no usually hostile. Their bites can cause allergic reactions in some people and are painful, but they are not normally fatal... more »

How to Decide What Pet Is Right For You

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Selecting a new pet is a big decision for anyone. Remember anything you do will now impact the life of another creature. Below are some things to think about before you decide to bring home any animal... more »

How to Determine the Gender of a Dwarf Hamster

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Sexing animals is sometimes tricky. If you are planning on being a multi-pet household, then it's of the utmost importance to avoid gender wars or unexpected deliveries. It's harder to figure out the gender of some animals than it is others. It ... more »

How to enjoy dancing beauty of Bay waters- DOLPHIN

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Children love to see it dancing and leaping to the tune of sea waves. It lives in schools but it not a pupil. Its friendly strides keep sea farers in good humor. It swims in water, yet it is not a fish. It is an intelligent mammal, but it is not ... more »

How to Feed a Pet Hedgehog

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All your friends have dogs or cats or birds, but you want to be different. Okay, so how about a pet hedgehog? Most likely, not many people in your circle of friends own a hedgehog. Actually, these pets are fairly easy to keep. You may find that ... more »

How to Feed Fruit Flies to Poison Dart Frogs

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Poison dart frogs are very colorful and small frogs that are native to Central and South America. They are also known as poison arrow frogs. They generally eat fruit flies, pin head crickets, or other insects. However, fruit flies are what they ... more »

How to Feed Pythons

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In the wild, pythons eat live prey by striking at it and immobilizing it with their fangs and body until they can ingest the animal whole. Captive pythons must have this scenario simulated. You can either use live rodents, birds or other small ... more »

How to Find a Racing Snail

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Once hidden away in dark basements and garages, snail racing has begun to make its way into the American mainstream. Finding and capturing the perfect racing snail takes patience and a bit of luck. True racing snails are a sneaky and sometimes ... more »

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