Reptiles, Rodents & Small Pets

Rabbits are very expressive animals with a whole language of there own. Like most domestic animals, body language is their main way of communicating. In this article we'll go over how to make...

Reptiles are popular pets, whether they be snakes or turtles or lizards. Some types of reptiles can live many years, and will need an enclosure that is comfortable and safe for that entire time....

It is important for pet owners to recreate the natural state of their pets as much as possible, including allowing cold-blooded animals like turtles to hibernate over the winter. Hibernation is...

The Crittertrail line of products has quickly become a very popular choice for small pet owners. Many owners of hamsters, gerbils, mice and other pets find that ordinary cages do not provide...

Iguanas do not clean or groom themselves like mammals and birds. In the wild iguanas brush up against trees and plunge into the water from a high tree to clean themselves. Since a pet iguana...

Many times when someone buys an iguana they do not realize how much care they require. This article will not cover all iguana care - just feeding. If you follow these rules then your iguana will...

Small species of turtles such as Map Turtles or juveniles can not handle the large portions of food that the larger species can handle, this guide will explain how to cater for these small reptiles.

Iguanas are arboreal, they choose to remain in a very large and wide ecosystem. Iguanas also tend to spend its time substantial up in tall trees. It's since their enemies or predators is not going...

Several types of nematodes (parasitic worms) in rabbits can be treated with injectable ivermectin, known by the brand name Ivomec. Symptoms of these parasites include diarrhea, loss of appetite...

Geckos are increasingly popular household pets. Owners should know a few basics about their reproductive habits so they are not surprised by the aggressive activity. It's also useful to be able to...

Furry and cute, Angora and teddy bear hamsters belong to the Syrian breed. The Syrian breed is the most popular breed in pet stores because of its gentle temperament and a furry, teddy-bear-ish...

Breeding and raising green tree snakes as pets for yourself or as part of a breeding program can be profitable; green tree snakes are beautiful snakes and make great pets for people who love...

If your pet gerbil has recently given birth to a litter of gerbil pups, you may feel uncomfortable about cleaning the cage while the babies are inside. Though it is true that a mother gerbil may...

When a Reptile such as a lizard or snake grows, it goes through stages of Shedding their skin to allow further growth, snakes often shed in one piece however lizards may shed in sections, but how...

Loggerhead turtles are primarily carnivorous, but they will occasionally feed on plant material--including seagrasses. More often, however, they may prowl seagrass beds in search of animal prey.

Bearded dragons are relatively easy to care for, but like any baby animal, baby bearded dragons require a bit of extra protection. Feeding a baby bearded dragon is not difficult, but it is...

As the owner of a pet gecko, you will, of course, want to know how best to care for it. All of the species in the gecko family come from relatively warm, humid climates, and they are cold-blooded....

Every hamster has a distinct personality, and observant owners will quickly notice recurring behavior. But, if a hamster starts acting oddly, like running in circles, it could indicate an illness,...

Lizards are one of the most popular kinds of reptiles. They are diverse and are highly adaptable to various kinds of changes in their habitat. Lizards are the largest group of reptiles with more...

Hamsters have relatively short lifespans, living on average 2 to 3 years. Like humans, hamsters are more susceptible to age-related diseases such as cancer as they mature. Tumors are quite common...

White mice are small, easy to care for and reasonably sociable, making them popular pets for both adults and children. White mice can be trained to run mazes and perform other simple tasks. The...

Geckos are reptiles that make great pets for adults and children alike. Before you bring a baby gecko home, you'll want to know what to feed it.

Many people raise and own hermit crabs--a type of crustacean that lives in seashells--for money or as pets. A female hermit crab doesn't give birth to a single "baby" hermit crab but produces many...

Guinea pigs have long been popular house pets--they rarely bite, have a calm temperament and are relatively easy to take care of, making them an ideal first pet for children. A newer, more exotic...

Available with either pink or black eyes, white mice are part of the rodent order, which comes in a wide range of fur colors with just as many eye colors. White mice are not big water drinkers,...

Nearly all pet rats carry a bacterium called Mycoplasma pulmonis that normally lives in the mucosal cells of their respiratory tract. While mycoplasma is typically inactive, in some rats the...

The prairie dog is a member of the squirrel family. Known as ground squirrels, they have short tails, live almost exclusively underground and are native to the grassland plains of the western...

Bullfrogs commonly live in lakes, ponds and swamps. The bullfrog female can lay up to 20,000 eggs that hatch into tadpoles within three to five days. A tadpole can take a year to become a...

Popular as small household pets, hermit crabs require specialized care that mimics that of their native environment. If you acquire a hermit crab as a pet, you should be aware that it requires a...

Incubators are important tools for anyone wishing to breed egg-laying reptiles, as having one can greatly increase the likelihood of successfully hatching them. Commercial incubators, however, are...

Pacman frogs are known for being picky about their living conditions. If conditions are not ideal, the frogs go into either hibernation or a partial hibernation known as estivation. Hibernation is...

Gerbils are cute, reasonably friendly and relatively easy to care for, making them popular pets for both children and adults. A properly equipped gerbil cage is easy to clean and maintain, and...

Snapping turtles are common and typically live in shallow bodies of water. When startled, they can strike and bite, much like a snake does. Although their bites can be nasty, snapping turtles are...

If you have aquatic turtles, such as red-ear sliders or painted turtles, you will want to provide these gentle, appealing pets with the best possible home. Because an outdoor cage offers two...

Trapping reptiles may be necessary for a number of reasons, such as controlling a wild lizard or snake problem or capturing a loose pet. There are both humane and inhumane ways that a reptile can...

Red-eyed tree frogs are medium-sized amphibians that live in humid forest areas and tropical low lands in parts of North America, Central America and South America.

Contrary to popular opinion, bats can make superb pets if raised correctly. You can get a pet bat through legitimate sources, such as an exotic pet dealer. The animal must be born in captivity...

One of the reasons that leopard geckos are popular as pets is that they are relatively docile animals that are easy to keep and breed. A male and multiple females can be kept in one tank, and...

Raccoons first start to breed when they are 1 year old. Generally they breed one litter each year. Mother raccoons can have up to eight babies, but average litters are about three to four babies....

When cared for properly, hermit crabs have the potential to live 6 to 15 years, reports Petplace.com. An important part of crab care is understanding the proper way to hold a hermit crab since...

Frilled lizards, also known as frill necked lizards and frilled dragons, are excellent pets and are known for having distinct and curious personalities. Keeping frilled leopard geckos does require...

Tadpoles are a popular pet for children. They are easily found around the shores of creeks, ponds, lakes and rivers. Children often catch the tadpoles and take them home to raise. Unless you are...