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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 Shoulder Train a Pet Rat

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It might surprise you, but rats are good pets. Not only are they fairly easy to take care of, but they're intelligent animals who learn quickly. One easy trick is to train your rat to sit on your shoulder as you walk around... more »

How to Spay or Neuter Your Rabbit

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When rabbits enter puberty at approximately 3 months of age, they are capable of reproducing. Separate male and female rabbits to prevent them from reproducing. It's a good idea to spay female and neuter male rabbits. Both male and female rabbits ... more »

How to Start a Nonprofit Animal Rescue

By Melissa Maroff

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If you love animals and want to save and protect them, as well as find them forever homes, you might consider starting your own animal rescue. Depending on your resources, you can help 2 pets—10 pets—or even more. Today's Internet world lets you ... more »

How to Tame a Guinea Pig

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Guinea pigs can be timid if they are not used to being handled. Once tamed though, they are sweet and affectionate pets. Here are some tips to help tame your guinea pig and help him be comfortable around humans... more »

How to Teach a Newt Tricks

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They say you can't teach an old dog new tricks, but maybe you can teach a newt some new tricks! Newts are members of the amphibian family. Fire-bellied newts can grow up to 5 to 6 inches. A really cool thing about these little creatures is that ... more »

How to Teach a Pet Mouse Tricks

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People love to show off the tricks their pets can do and pet mice owners are no exception. Training a pet mouse takes a lot of patience but pet mice can learn tricks in about 2 weeks. Anyone with a willing attitude can train a pet mouse to have ... more »

How to Teach a Rat to Jump

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Everyone knows you can teach your dog tricks, but many people don't know that pet rats can learn tricks too. Rats can be taught tricks as early as eight weeks of age as long as they're motivated by food. There are many tricks out there that you ... more »

How to Train a Hamster

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Your hamster will be a much more enjoyable pet if you train her. Handling her for several minutes, just two times a day, will help make your hamster cuddly and smart... more »

How to Train Your Rabbit

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Rabbits are incredibly intelligent creatures. Many teach themselves to use a litter box; others need a bit of guidance. Most rabbits learn after just a short period of repetition to understand certain words, phrases, or commands. Don't expect ... more »

How to Train Your Rabbit Not to Chew or Dig Household Items

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Rabbits love to chew and dig; it's part of their nature, and house rabbits are no different. But there are ways to get them to stop chewing or digging to the point of destruction... more »

How to Trim Your Rabbit's Toenails

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It's not always easy to clip a rabbit's nails, especially if you're by yourself. Here are two ways to make nail trimming as painless as possible for you and your rabbit. If you have bonded and your rabbit trusts you, this will make trimming his ... more »

How to About lepord gecko

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The leopard gecko is a cream to yellow colored lizard with black spots and/or stripes similar to the markings of a leopard attaining a total length of 6 to 8 inches. However, selective breeding in captivity has produced different color morphs, ... more »

How to Accessorize a Hamster's Cage

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A hamster is a great pet for children and adults alike. There are many products on the market to help make accessorizing a hamster's cage a fun, though possibly expensive, way to care for your hamster... more »

How to Attend and Hold a Pet Blessing

By Melissa Maroff

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Chances are you’ve heard the term “pet blessing,” but aren't sure what it entails (no pun intended) or what the purpose is. Well, the simplest way to describe a pet blessing is: A spiritual celebration to honor our loyal companions who love us ... more »

How to Bathe a Guinea Pig

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While experts differ in opinion on the necessity of bathing guinea pigs, they all agree a clean, parasite-free coat is essential to overall health. If you choose to bathe your pet, a few simple steps can make bath time a less stressful ... more »

How to Bathe a Pet Hedgehog

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Bathing a hedgehog can be easy if you give them baths when they are young. Young hedgehogs can become accustomed to bathing more easily than older pets and may even enjoy swimming during bath time. A mild shampoo and a toothbrush will get your ... more »

How to Bond With Your Rabbit

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Rabbits are prey animals, hunted by both humans and other animals, so they are very cautious when it comes to trusting. You will need to spend a lot of time with your rabbit companion to earn his trust, so you can develop a strong, loving ... more »

How to Breed a Bearded Dragon

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Bearded dragons are said to have one of the best dispositions of all the lizards. Therefore, they are known to make good reptile pets. Those who enjoy the company of a pet bearded dragon might be considering breeding them for fun or profit. If ... more »

How to Breed a Pet Python

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Captive-bred pythons are increasingly popular pets. Capturing and transporting these tropical snakes is dangerous and wild-caught snakes are unpredictable and often dangerous. By breeding snakes in captivity, herpetology fans can protect ... more »

How to Breed Frogs

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Breeding frogs involves convincing the frogs that they want to mate... more »

How to Breed Guinea Pigs

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You may have some of these lovable creatures and are wondering how to breed guinea pigs for fun and profit. You will probably not make a fortune if you breed guinea pigs. However, if you enjoy these cuddly piggies and have homes available for the ... more »

How to Breed Rabbits

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Rabbits are good animals for children to raise and show when you have limited space. Rabbits can also provide a good source of meat for your family... more »

How to Build a Guinea Pig Cage

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Finding the perfect home for your piggy pets can be a difficult task. Most store-bought cages are far too small for guinea pig quarters, and those that are not can be very expensive. You can create a custom built, homemade cage for your guinea ... more »

How to Build a Hamster High Rise

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Hamsters are interesting and social little creatures that make great pets. Hamsters enjoy the safety and security of a cage that offers places to hide, exercise and burrow. Providing a hamster with a high-rise area to exercise gives the animal ... more »

How to Buy a Pet Rodent

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If you've decided that a rodent is the best pet for you, the next step is to choose a particular species and go get that new furry friend. There are some important factors to take into consideration when choosing your new pet, so before heading ... more »