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When buying a chinchilla cage, look for a large cage with multiple levels so that the animal can jump, crawl and navigate around its cage easily. Find the perfect chinchilla cage with helpful...

Wild chinchillas are being saved by certain rescue foundations that are trying to help them breed and exist in the wild after they were over-hunted in the 19th century. Find out how wild...

Breeding chinchillas is possible after 8 months of age when they reach sexual maturity, and the females are in a heat cycle for 30 to 50 days at a time. Learn more about the reproduction of...

A natural chinchilla habitat is in high elevations, cool weather and a dry climate where they have access to fruits and vegetables that make up the majority of their diet. Explore the habitat...

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...

Removing a hermit crab from its shell can cause serious stress and damage to the animal, such as pulling off limbs or cracking shells. Discover a safe way to get a hermit crab to change shells...

Since the gender of a hermit crab is very hard to determine, there is no way to sex hermit crabs in captivity. Discover why pet hermit crabs can't breed in this free video from a exotic pet...

It's impossible to breed pet hermit crabs because there is no way to create their natural breeding environment. Learn how hermit crabs lay eggs in the ocean with this free video from a exotic pet...

Choosing a tropical fish tank is an important step in keeping exotic fish. Choose the right tropical fish tank with tips from a limnologist in this free video about tropical fish.

Many exotic animals make poor pets because they have such specific needs regarding diet, space, treatment and daily habits. Keep away from dangerous exotic pets with tips from a herpetologist in...

You can buy exotic frogs online easily by using search engines or checking Web sites for local pet or frog dealers. Buy healthy pet frogs online with tips from a herpetologist in this free video...

Pet sharks can be bought either online or at local pet shops specializing in exotic fish and marine animals. Find out where to buy a shark with tips from the manager of a fish pet store in this...

Corn snakes are common throughout the United States, often found in corn fields feeding on mice. Get more corn snake information from a reptile specialist in this free video on exotic pets.

A red-tail boa snake is usually a well-mannered exotic pet, but they can get very large. Get more red-tail boa snake information from a reptile specialist in this free video on exotic pets.

Spotted python snakes are an easy going python species that make great, tame exotic pets. Get more spotted python snake information from a reptile specialist in this free video on exotic pets.

It's generally recommended to only handle pet tarantulas when transporting them. Learn more about handling tarantulas with tips from an exotic animal expert in this free video on pet spiders.

Tarantulas molt to remove old skin from the outside of the body in order to grow larger. Learn more about tarantula molting with tips from an exotic animal expert in this free video on pet spiders.

Because of threatened tarantula populations it is important to participate in captive breeding programs. Learn more about tarantula captive breeding with tips from an exotic animal expert in this...

Unfortunately there are no veterinary services for injured tarantulas. Learn more about caring for injured tarantulas with tips from an exotic animal expert in this free video on pet spiders.

Seek medical care for a tarantula bite immediately. Learn more about treating tarantula bites with tips from an exotic animal expert in this free video on pet spiders.

Tarantulas conservation is important as they serve a vital role in the the ecological food chain. Learn more about the importance of tarantula conservation with tips from an exotic animal expert...

Before buying a pet tarantula, research spiders using books or the Internet. Learn more about buying pet tarantulas with tips from an exotic animal expert in this free video on pet spiders.

When transporting a pet tarantula use a sturdy container. Learn more about transporting tarantulas with tips from an exotic animal expert in this free video on pet spiders.

Use a tight fitting lid on a tarantula cage to keep the spider in the enclosure. Learn more about setting up a tarantula enclosure with tips from an exotic animal expert in this free video on pet...

Manage tarantula cage temperature and sunlight when caring for the spider. Learn more about basic tarantula care with tips from an exotic animal expert in this free video on pet spiders.

Tarantulas make fascinating pets but do require a lot of care. Learn more about keeping tarantulas as pets with tips from an exotic animal expert in this free video on pet spiders.

Tarantulas are a member of the arachnid class of animals and have an exoskeleton. Learn more about tarantula anatomy with tips from an exotic animal expert in this free video on pet spiders.

When tarantulas are at rest they often sit and groom themselves until they feel threatened. Learn more about tarantula behaviors with tips from an exotic animal expert in this free video on pet...

There are several varieties of tarantulas for sale in pet stores. Learn more about types of tarantulas with tips from an exotic animal expert in this free video on pet spiders.

Exotic animals usually do not make great pets because they require constant supervision, they need a very specific diet, and they can pose a real threat to surrounding humans and domestic animals....

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...

Breeding chinchillas is usually done in a colony where the male can choose which female he wants to mate with. Understand the process of chinchilla breeding with advice from the manager of a pet...

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....

The supplies necessary for caring for a chinchilla include a large cage, a water bottle, bowls for food, dust for baths, an oil-free bedding and the proper food. Collect all supplies required for...

Adopting free chinchillas can be difficult to do, but checking Craig's List regularly, as well as local human society Web sites, is a great way to save money when adopting a chinchilla. Find...

Chinchilla cages should be large enough for the animal to run freely, and they are available for purchase from local pet stores or online. Find used chinchilla cages to save money with advice from...

Chinchillas clean themselves by rubbing their bodies in a specially-formulated dust bath, which softens the fur and cleans out the skin. Provide the proper supplies for a chinchilla to stay clean...

The life cycle of a chinchilla begins with 111 days of pregnancy, followed by a weaning period of eight weeks and a lifespan of five to 10 years. Discover the life of a chinchilla with advice from...

Creating a care sheet for chinchillas can remind the owner to feed them every day, clean the cage once a week, offer orchid grass once a week, provide fresh water every day and offer dust baths....

Chinchillas originate in South America, where they are avid climbers and live in caves. Understand a chinchilla's natural habitat in order to care for it adequately with advice from the manager of...

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...

Adopting a wild animal can only be done by a licensed individual who rehabilitates the animal before letting it back into the wild. Find out why wild animals should never be tamed or domesticated...

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...

There are many types of exotic pets available for purchase, but many of them aren't legal in any state. Find out how to always research exotic pets with information from a veterinarian in this...

Rabbits eat many times during the day because they have a slow digestive process. Make sure a rabbit's diet is rich in vitamins, minerals and roughage with information from a veterinarian in this...

When it comes to skunk mating, in general, the males are polygamists that prefer multiple female partners. Find out if a female skunk is a delayed fertilizer with information from a veterinarian...

When breeding skunks, remember that it can take anywhere from 60 to 75 days for gestation to occur. Discover solutions for possible labor problems with skunks with information from a veterinarian...

Rabbits have a very thick fur that will be over-productive in the winter months. Promote overall skin and hair coat health for rabbits with information from a veterinarian in this free video on...

A skunk farm is a domestically bred skunk facility in which skunks are bred in a similar way to dog facilities. Find out how to de-scent a skunk at birth with information from a veterinarian in...

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...