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Expert tips on reptiles, rodents and small pets will take the mystery out of caring for these little critters, whether you’re wondering what to feed a guinea pig or where to house a pet tarantula. All creatures need tender loving care, even pet turtles, snakes, lizards and scorpions. Need to research your pet python’s health condition? Want to know how to care for a baby rabbit? Advice from eHow's pet experts can make caring for your pets a breeze.

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How to Get Skunk Smell out of Pet Fur
By eHow Pets Editor 122 comments
Did your cat or dog get sprayed during your weekend away at the cabin? Fear not: applying the following steps, you should be able to get rid of it-- though it obviously helps to keep your pet outdoors until you're completely finished... more »
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How to Get Skunk Smell out of Pet Fur
By eHow Pets Editor 122 comments
Did your cat or dog get sprayed during your weekend away at the cabin? Fear not: applying the following steps, you should be able to get rid of it-- though it obviously helps to keep your pet outdoors until you're completely finished... more »
Home » Pets » Dogs » Dog Grooming
How to Get Skunk Smell out of Pet Fur
By eHow Pets Editor 122 comments
Did your cat or dog get sprayed during your weekend away at the cabin? Fear not: applying the following steps, you should be able to get rid of it-- though it obviously helps to keep your pet outdoors until you're completely finished... more »
Home » Pets » Dogs » Dog Grooming
How to Give a Pet Squirrel Medication
By eHow Pets Editor 0 comments
Pet squirrels squirm, twist, bark and may bite if you don't know how to get that horrible medication into their tummies properly. This guide walks through possible ways of trying to get your pet squirrel to take medication... more »
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How to Groom a Pet Snail
By eHow Pets Editor 0 comments
Regularly bathing a snail helps them thrive in their habitats and protects them from disease and illness. The process of bathing a snail is as simple as the snail itself. If you have water, a shallow dish and a clean toothbrush, your snail’s bath ... more »
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How to Hold a Wake for a Pet Toad
By Beren deMotier 0 comments
When an amphibious friend passes on, it isn’t always enough to inter; sometimes a wake is needed to celebrate that special toad... more »
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How to House a Chinchilla
By eHow Pets Editor 4 comments
Your chinchilla's cage can be more than a place to sleep; with enough space and toys, it can be a play space as well... more »
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How to Identify a Brazilian Wandering Spider
By eHow Pets Editor 0 comments
The Brazilian Wandering Spider is the common name for any spider in the phoneutria genus, which has five species. North American collectors are most commonly referring to phoneutria fera when using this name. This species is frequently considered ... more »
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How to Identify a Brazilian Wandering Spider
By eHow Pets Editor 0 comments
The Brazilian Wandering Spider is the common name for any spider in the phoneutria genus, which has five species. North American collectors are most commonly referring to phoneutria fera when using this name. This species is frequently considered ... more »
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How to Identify a Brazilian Wandering Spider
By eHow Pets Editor 0 comments
The Brazilian Wandering Spider is the common name for any spider in the phoneutria genus, which has five species. North American collectors are most commonly referring to phoneutria fera when using this name. This species is frequently considered ... more »
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How to Identify a Rabbit's Gender
By eHow Pets Editor 8 comments
You can sometimes identify the gender of older rabbits by simply looking at their features and characteristics. Bucks have a blocky head and body compared to a doe of the same breed. Larger breeds sometimes develop a fold of skin under their ... more »
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How to Keep a Pet Garter Snake
By eHow Pets Editor 0 comments
The garter snake is the single most widely distributed reptile in North America. Its relatively docile nature and its frequent presence on lawns and flower beds have earned it the affable nickname of "garden snake." Because of the garter's calm ... more »
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How to Keep a Pet Mouse
By eHow Pets Editor 0 comments
A pet mouse (Mus musculus domesticus) is a domesticated breed of the common mouse (Mus musculus.) They also are known as "fancy" or "feeder" mice and have been intentionally bred as pets in Europe since the early 17th century. Fancy mice have a ... more »
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How to Know if a Pet Guinea Pig is Ill
By eHow Pets Editor 1 comments
Guinea pigs rarely recover from illness without a veterinarian's care. You can enhance your pet's chances of recovery if you recognize the symptoms of his illness early on. Follow these steps... more »
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How to Know if a Pet Python is Ill
By eHow Pets Editor 0 comments
Pet pythons and other snakes can be slightly difficult to care for. Luckily, many snake health problems can be identified early with regular inspection of skin and behavior. When in doubt, don't hesitate to contact your veterinarian to bring ... more »
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How to Make a Beaver Trap
By eHow Pets Editor 0 comments
If you have a pesky beaver trying to set up a new home in your river or stream, trap it. Once you have caught the intruder your local animal control can assist you with relocation. Follow these steps to make a beaver trap... more »
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How to make a crocodile smile
By BaitBucket 4 comments
Actually, thanks to a lack of lips, crocodiles cannot physically smile. The concept of a smiling crocodile is a bit of an urban myth. (Yet, I'm sure there's plenty of times they are smiling on the inside.) With that said, if you are bound and ... more »
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How to make a crocodile smile
By BaitBucket 4 comments
Actually, thanks to a lack of lips, crocodiles cannot physically smile. The concept of a smiling crocodile is a bit of an urban myth. (Yet, I'm sure there's plenty of times they are smiling on the inside.) With that said, if you are bound and ... more »
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How to make a crocodile smile
By BaitBucket 4 comments
Actually, thanks to a lack of lips, crocodiles cannot physically smile. The concept of a smiling crocodile is a bit of an urban myth. (Yet, I'm sure there's plenty of times they are smiling on the inside.) With that said, if you are bound and ... more »
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How to make a crocodile smile
By BaitBucket 4 comments
Actually, thanks to a lack of lips, crocodiles cannot physically smile. The concept of a smiling crocodile is a bit of an urban myth. (Yet, I'm sure there's plenty of times they are smiling on the inside.) With that said, if you are bound and ... more »
Home » Pets » Exotic Pets » Other Exotic Pets
How to make a crocodile smile
By BaitBucket 4 comments
Actually, thanks to a lack of lips, crocodiles cannot physically smile. The concept of a smiling crocodile is a bit of an urban myth. (Yet, I'm sure there's plenty of times they are smiling on the inside.) With that said, if you are bound and ... more »
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How to Pick up a Bunny Rabbit
By eHow Pets Editor 0 comments
Rabbits are ground dwelling creatures and don't really enjoy being picked up. If you know how to properly pick up your pet bunny you can ensure that he feels safe and secure when you handle him... more »
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How to Play With a Pet Insect
By eHow Pets Editor 0 comments
There is a large variety of insects that can be kept as pets. Each species would have a unique set of requirements for safe handling and playing techniques. Some insects are not at all suited for handling due to their size (such as ant colonies) ... more »
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How to raise a heallthy, happy rabbit
By CodysRabbitCave 2 comments
This will help anyone that is new to rabbits provide the best care possible for you newest member of the family... more »
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How to Raise a Tadpole
By eHow Pets Editor 0 comments
Raising a tadpole to a frog is great lesson in metamorphosis. Although this is not a task to be taken lightly, since it requires maintaining a home for the tadpoles and caring for them frequently, it can be a very rewarding experience... more »
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How to Raise an Alligator in the Bathtub
By Jonathan 0 comments
Pets come in all shapes and sizes. Alligators, in particular, were very popular in the early portion of the 20th century, as entrepreneurial businessmen sold off eggs and babies to tourists and other eager reptile fans. Raising them, however, was ... more »
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How to Raise an Alligator in the Bathtub
By Jonathan 0 comments
Pets come in all shapes and sizes. Alligators, in particular, were very popular in the early portion of the 20th century, as entrepreneurial businessmen sold off eggs and babies to tourists and other eager reptile fans. Raising them, however, was ... more »
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How to Raise Crickets for Frog Food
By AnneElk 0 comments
If you're lucky enough to get your pet frogs to breed, you're going to need very tiny food for the new offspring. One of the best kinds of food is just hatched crickets, called pinheads. If you've got the space to keep a decent number of adult ... more »
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How to Raise Mice
By eHow Pets Editor 0 comments
You can raise mice for various reasons. One is for pets. A second is to provide a source of food for snakes and other carnivorous pets. The third reason to raise mice is for sale. You will differ in your approach when raising mice as a business... more »
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How to Raise Praying Mantises
By jbsnyder 1 comments
Praying mantises are great for your garden, and can make for an unusual pet. I will teach you how to obtain egg cases, hatch young mantises, and raise them as pets or as a natural and eco-friendly way to rid your garden of invasive insects... more »
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How to Raise Praying Mantises
By jbsnyder 1 comments
Praying mantises are great for your garden, and can make for an unusual pet. I will teach you how to obtain egg cases, hatch young mantises, and raise them as pets or as a natural and eco-friendly way to rid your garden of invasive insects... more »
Home » Home & Garden » Garden & Lawn » Pests, Weeds & Problems
How to Raise Praying Mantises
By jbsnyder 1 comments
Praying mantises are great for your garden, and can make for an unusual pet. I will teach you how to obtain egg cases, hatch young mantises, and raise them as pets or as a natural and eco-friendly way to rid your garden of invasive insects... more »
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How to save a mouse or rat from a glue trap
By emmabushyo 0 comments
Many people buy glue traps with the thought in mind that they do not wish to kill the rodent, they just want to rid themselves of it. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO FREE THE ANIMAL WITH OBJECTS SUCH AS COAT HANGERS, PENS, ETC. This will only result in ... more »
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How to save a mouse or rat from a glue trap
By emmabushyo 0 comments
Many people buy glue traps with the thought in mind that they do not wish to kill the rodent, they just want to rid themselves of it. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO FREE THE ANIMAL WITH OBJECTS SUCH AS COAT HANGERS, PENS, ETC. This will only result in ... more »
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How to save a mouse or rat from a glue trap
By emmabushyo 0 comments
Many people buy glue traps with the thought in mind that they do not wish to kill the rodent, they just want to rid themselves of it. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO FREE THE ANIMAL WITH OBJECTS SUCH AS COAT HANGERS, PENS, ETC. This will only result in ... more »
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How to Select a Hamster Cage
By eHow Pets Editor 0 comments
Hamsters need plenty of room to run, explore and nest while in captivity. In addition, they are solitary creatures that do not like to be crowded in small cages. You will need to keep these factors in mind when you select a cage for your new hamster... more »
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How to Sell a Newt
By eHow Pets Editor 0 comments
Selling a newt does not have to be a stressful experience. Experienced breeders and average pet owners find their newts new homes and often sell them. Find your newt a new home, sell it ethically and count yourself a member of the former newt ... more »
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How to Sell a Pet Mouse
By eHow Pets Editor 0 comments
So your pet mouse had babies, and you can’t house five more mice. You need get rid of the babies, but you want them to end up as pets, not as snake food. Learn to take the right steps to make sure your mice end up in good homes... more »
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