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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 Properly Handle an Asian Forest Scorpion

By thegodfather95

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Asian Forest Scorpions are magnificient creatures that are often mistaken from emperor scorpions and are MUCH more aggressive than them also... more »

How to Put Down a Toad that is Diseased and Old

By acopro13

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Sort the fact from the fiction when it comes to euthanizing the herp that you care about. The objective is to make the process as painless and stress-free as possible. The literal translation from Greek of euthanasia is good death. While the ... more »

How to Recognize When a Hamster Is Pregnant

By eHow Pets Editor

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Hamsters are rapid breeders, with gestation times averaging just a little over a month. By observing the behavior and appearance of a female hamster, you will be able to recognize when she is pregnant and help her prepare for the babies... more »

How to relish even crabs by Macaque(monkey), a question ?

By Haridas

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Any visitor to Forest Zoo at Port Blair, Andaman gets automatically attracted to monkeys’ enclosure. Highly agile, playful and noisy primates keep the visitors spell bound. A bit dull during hot noon hours, about two dozen macaques display ... more »

How to remove a rattlesnake from your yard

By welch

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Removing a rattlesnake from your yard.. more »

How to Sell a Pet Snail

By eHow Pets Editor

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Whether a professional snail breeder or a just a snail owner looking to part with your pet, familiarity with the processes of snail selling will work to your advantage. Selling snails can be complex or easy, depending on your individual ... more »

How to Set Up a Pet Rat Cage

By eHow Pets Editor

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Pet rats are fun pets to have. If properly set up and cared for, they can provide you with hours of fun and enjoyment. Setting up a rat's cage is not very hard. There are some essential things that your rat will need in the cage... more »

How to Teach a Gerbil Tricks

By eHow Pets Editor

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Many people don't realize that their gerbils can be wellsprings of talent. Whether you want to teach your gerbil to beg or become a wrestler, a tightrope walker or stuntman, your gerbil is waiting for his stint in the limelight... more »

How to Adopt a Guinea Pig

By eHow Pets Editor

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Guinea pigs originally came from South America and may be called cavies. They live for about five to seven years, and are bigger than hamsters, but smaller than rabbits. Guinea pigs can be wonderful pets for older children, especially in ... more »

How to Avoid Buying Certain Snakes

By eHow Pets Editor

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Owning an exotic pet is a decision that requires the person to spend time researching the pet that they desire. Exotic pets, such as snakes, require additional care that many traditional pets don't need. Another thing you should keep in mind when ... more »

How to befriend a squirrel

By NewOrleansGirl

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Befriending a squirrel takes time and patience, but the results are quite rewarding. Follow these instructions and you, too, will have a squirrel friend (and his family) greeting you everytime you walk out the door... more »

How to Bond with a New Guinea Pig

By Angela Dalecki

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Guinea pigs are notoriously skittish creatures. They are prey animals, so it's their nature to run and hide whenever something bigger approaches them. But with a little time, patience and love, guinea pigs can grow into extremely social, vocal ... more »

How to Breed a Newt

By eHow Pets Editor

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Unfortunately, breeding newts is not an exact science. Newts are just as fickle about their mating patterns and partners as other creatures in the animal kingdom. However, there are a few things an owner can do to encourage their newts to multiply... more »

How to Breed a Pet Lizard

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Lizards must be very comfortable in their environments in order to breed. For anyone that has had the privilege of breeding lizards in an artificial environment, they should be very proud of themselves. The following steps will help you breed ... more »

How to Breed Poison Dart Frogs

By AnneElk

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Breeding dart frogs is either easy or impossible, depending on whether your frogs decide to cooperate and lay eggs! But if you have a male/female pair anyway, you might as well give it a try. Read on to learn more... more »

How to Build A Bunny Dreamhouse

By HeatherLynn

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In this tutorial, you will learn how to make an abode for your house rabbit that will allow her or him to dig, chew, burrow, jump, discover, and just have lots of fun. Get ready for bunny box extreeeeeeme!.. more »

How to Build a Snake Cage

By eHow Pets Editor

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Building a cage for your snake can be a fun and satisfying project. There are a variety of snakes, so do some research on your snake and use your local pet store as a resource before you begin... more »

How to Buy Alligators

By eHow Pets Editor

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An alligator may seem like an exciting exotic pet to own, but a full grown alligator is very difficult to care for because of the large size and unpredictable temperament. Alligators are wild animals and should only be owned by experienced ... more »

How to Buy Frogs

By eHow Pets Editor

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Think carefully about the type of frog you will be most comfortable with. Buy from reputable breeders... more »

How to Care for a Chilean Rose Tarantula

By eHow Pets Editor

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The Chilean Rose (grammostola rosea) is one the most popular choices for a pet tarantula and is an excellent starter species because it is hardy and docile. This specimen is primarily exported from Argentina, Bolivia and Chile and can found in ... more »

How to Care for a Chinchilla

By Hillary Marshall

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Chinchillas make wonderful pets. Recently, their has been a surge in chinchilla ownership. These quirky little creatures are fun to watch, but do have a few unique needs that need to be met... more »

How to Care for a Green Tree Frog

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Green tree frogs are communal frogs found in many areas in the United States. They can be fairly noisy in the wild as a male calling for a mate can make up to 75 "quack"-like noises in a minute. Caring for a green tree frog is simple and they can ... more »

How to Care for a Guinea Pig

By eHow Pets Editor

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The guinea pig can make a great pet for young children. They require little maintenance, are generally docile, rarely bite and they are very sociable. The guinea pig will enjoy lots of human interaction with you or your children... more »

How to Care for a Hibernating Turtle

By eHow Pets Editor

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Hibernation is a survival method given by nature to some animals to help them to survive in cold weather or when food and water are hard to come by. Some turtles hibernate for up to eight months out of the year. You should research the specific ... more »

How to Care for a Pet Chameleon

By eHow Pets Editor

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Chameleons make fascinating and amusing pet reptiles, with their ability to change colors, their long tongues, opposable toes and eyes that roll independently. If you're thinking of a chameleon as a pet, you must know they take a great deal of ... more »