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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 Play With a Pet Squirrel

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Allotting time for your pet squirrel to play and exercise is fundamental to its health and happiness in captivity. Squirrels are natural, active explorers and need at least 1 hour a day to roam free in a controlled, domestic setting. ... more »

How to Prevent Uterine Disease in Rabbits

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Rabbits generally make healthy pets, though certain breeds have a high chance of developing uterine cancer. Spaying rabbits will decrease the risk of uterine disease... more »

How to Raise Chinchillas

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Once you are comfortable and confident caring for adult chinchillas, you may decide to breed and raise chinchillas. Raising chinchillas for profit is a rather challenging business; raising chinchillas for sheer enjoyment still takes time, effort, ... more »

How to Sell a Pet Chipmunk

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If you are lucky enough to be the owner of a pet chipmunk, you know that they can be very fun, but also quite a bit of work. Keeping your pet chipmunk happy and healthy requires care and attention... more »

How to Teach a Pet Chipmunk Tricks

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Even though your pet chipmunk will never roll over or fetch like Fido, he can entertain you with some simple but delightful tricks. With a few simple steps and a little time and patience, you can teach your striped friend to sit in your cupped ... more »

How to Teach a Pet Insect Tricks

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The following is for those fearless, adventurous types who wish to delve into the dark and dangerous arena of insect training. Take warning! Insect whispering is not for the faint of heart. So before you start wrangling with your pet Housefly or ... more »

How to UNDERSTAND YOUR BUNNY

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Get inside your rabbit's mind..... more »

How to Bathe a Rat

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When most people think of rats they think of dirty, smelly creatures. Rats are in fact very clean animals, frequently cleaning themselves or each other. If you have a pet rat it's usually not necessary to bathe him, but in case you must you can ... more »

How to Bond With a Pet Squirrel

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Bonding with your pet squirrel will help to domesticate it so that it can take a place in your household with the other animals you own. The techniques for bonding can work quickly with diligent application... more »

How to Breed a Pet Rodent

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Most rodents produce babies quickly and easily--it's just a matter of getting the right mix of males and females depending on the breed... more »

How to Breed Corn Snakes

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If you're going to breed corn snakes, it's very important become completely familiar with the snake and its habits. Corn snakes can live in captivity for up to ten years, so make sure you know what you are going to do with the babies. This breed ... more »

How to Breed Feeder Roaches

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Reptile owners can save money while creating a biology project for the kids by breeding feeder roaches, instead of buying crickets and other insects to feed pet lizards, snakes, toads and turtles. Although there are many different varieties of ... more »

How to breed leopard geckos

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Mating and/or breeding leopard geckos can be tough. All you need is a little patience and some time and everything will work out perfectly. Following are the steps needed to breed the perfect lizard every time... more »

How to Breed Pet Mice

By eHow Pets Editor

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Mice are easy to breed, all you have to do is find the right combination of male and female mice and within a short time you'll be counting the babies... more »

How to Bring a Pet to Britain

By Amy Stone, eHow UK

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It used to be that bringing a pet into, or back into, the UK would involve a lengthy stay in quarantine for our furry friends in order to keep the country free from rabies and other animal borne diseases. Now, thanks to a new system called the ... more »

How to Build Housing for Chinchillas

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Chinchillas are active animals and need a big cage to accommodate their stamina. Chinchilla housing can be pricey. It's also hard to find one that meets the space requirements for your home. The best thing you can do is build your own. Hand-made ... more »

How to Buy a Gerbil

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So you want to buy a gerbil. Gerbils are cute creatures and are fun to watch. But buying one can be confusing. There are several different things to keep in mind when buying a gerbil. Here are some tips to help the process of choosing a gerbil... more »

How to Buy a Pet Corn Snake

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Pet corn snakes make excellent pets for any snake lover. Even someone new to the care and keeping of snakes would do well to begin with one. You can buy a baby corn snake in nearly any pet store. Beautifully colored, even tempered, they make ... more »

How to Buy a Pet Garter Snake

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Garter snakes make an excellent pet for those who've never owned a snake before, and are wonderful first pets for children. Garter snakes come in a variety of species but are all fairly small, easy to care for, and friendly... more »

How to Buy a Pet Scorpion

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If you are interested in becoming an exotic pet owner, consider purchasing a scorpion. Though scorpions may have notorious reputations as feisty and sometimes dangerous animals, their popularity as pets is on the rise. Become familiar with ... more »

How to Buy a Pet Squirrel

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Squirrels can make interesting pets. However, before you purchase one, check all applicable laws to confirm that keeping and caring for a squirrel is legal in your town, county and state. Afterwards, the only thing standing between you and pet ... more »

How to Buy a Turtle Terrarium

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Land turtles can be kept in outdoor enclosed turtle pens or indoor terrariums. Keeping turtles outside increases their longevity. If you're going to keep your turtle in an indoor terrarium, remember that the terrarium must be kept meticulously ... more »

How to Buy an Iguana Leash

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Iguanas enjoy being outside, because they love to bask in the sunlight. The safest way to take your iguana outside is to walk it on a leash... more »

How to Care for a Fire-Bellied Toad

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The fire-bellied toad can live up to 20 years if cared for properly. Unlike most frogs it cannot flick its tongue out and catch food, so it will leap at its prey instead which can be fun to watch. The toad has a bright red and black belly which ... more »

How to Care for a Hamster

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Hamsters are perfect first pets for youngsters; they are lovable, small, and best of all, they are easy and inexpensive to keep. With proper attention and care, hamsters can live up to five years... more »