Reptiles, Rodents & Small Pets

Whether you have a pond in your backyard and perceive turtles as pests, or you just want to obtain a small turtle to keep as a pet, a great way to do this is by using a turtle trap. Turtle traps...

Box turtles make interesting, educational pets, though they are not exactly easy to take care of. Proper care of a box turtle requires diligent commitment and keen observation to address any...

There are many types of turtles throughout the world. Some live freely in the wild dealing only with what nature has in store for them. Others are captured for food and pets. Contact between...

There are two ways to feed your frog or toad: supply it with live food or purchase fortified, nutritious, prepared foods that are essential to your reptile's health and development.

House rabbits receive the benefit of living indoors with human companionship rather than living in an outdoor hutch with little interaction. Even being housed indoors does not guarantee a...

Pets of all kinds can lose fur and feathers. They can be susceptible to something in their environments or something within their own bodies. Many conditions can be cured with treatment. Some...

Cat litter should not be used for rabbits. Clumping cat litter is toxic when ingested. It is best to use litter specifically for rabbits; however, pay attention to the ingredients and materials...

Snapping turtles can be dangerous to be around--they may snap at you or your children if they get too close or feel threatened in some way. Therefore, often snapping turtles are caught and...

Snapping turtles are an interesting species of turtle. While most turtles will bite if they're cornered or threatened, snapping turtles will most certainly cause immense pain and bodily injury...

Green iguanas have become popular in the pet trade and while the lizard itself is fairly inexpensive, the care and housing requirements add up quickly. That 8" lizard at the pet store may one day...

The recommended---and easiest---way to build an indoor, roofed cage for guinea pigs is called the cubes and Coroplast™ (C&C) method. Cubes are coated-wire grids used with plastic...

The fire-bellied toad, also called a bombina frog, or an Oriental fire-belly, is a hearty, easy to manage amphibian that thrives in home vivariums and has been known to live up to 20 years. In the...

The goliath bird-eating tarantula (Theraposa blondi), the world's largest arachnid, is found naturally in the wild rain forests of South America. The spider spends most of its time underground in...

Whether your pet is the impressively large red-tailed boa constrictor, the small rosy boa, or the rare sand boa, feeding it is basically the same. In the wild, boas thrive on a diet of small...

Turtles can be a fantastic pet for children, or a royal pain in your pond. If you'd like to get rid of them, or if you'd like to catch one for a family pet, a good way to go about it is to build...

Turtles often help lakes and ponds by eating dead fish, snakes and other aquatic animals to help keep the water clean. For the most part, turtles are harmless and do good for the environment....

One problem with purchasing a hamster at a pet store is that she may already be pregnant. Indeed, hamsters can become pregnant at the tender age of 35 days, according to Gerry Bucsis and Barbara...

Blueberry dwarf hamsters, so named because of their diminutive size and bluish fur, generally require the same basic care that other hamsters need, making them suitable pets for children and...

Tortoises are hardy creatures that have adapted well over evolutionary times. If well cared for with a healthy diet and adequate space to exercise in a sunny area, the chances of your tortoise...

Chinchillas are fun and interesting pets, but they can be somewhat difficult to train. Though some will naturally have an interest in running on their exercise wheel, others will need to be...

Green anoles are the most common type of lizards that are kept as pets. They are inexpensive to buy and care for. They do however have many common health problems such as eye infections.

Having a pet turtle can be rewarding and fun, but they also require specialized care. Make sure you are prepared before you get your turtle, so he will be happy and safe in the environment you...

The bullfrog (rana catesbeiana)---North America's largest frog---weighs up to a pound, and reaches a length of eight inches or more. Its name comes from its distinctive call, which can be heard...

Snapping turtles lay their eggs in a nest they have prepared, and then bury their eggs inside the nest. The eggs often fall victim to scavenging animals, humans and dogs. Very few eggs survive...

Telling the difference between a male and a female python isn't as easy as determining the sex of most other living creatures. To determine gender, you have two options. You can either view the...

Owning an iguana can be a fun experience for the pet's owner, but it can be challenging as well. One of the most important tasks for iguana owners is to make sure their pets receive a sufficient...

Any reptile owner knows that cages and tanks can get very messy. With fecal matter, food particles, mold and even flakes of dead skin often littering the cage, they can become breeding grounds for...

Guinea pigs make excellent family pets, as they do not take up too much space, are relatively self-sufficient and generally are friendly and love to be held and petted. Guinea pigs are typically...

A rabbit's ears are astoundingly sensitive and hearing is one of the main ways a rabbit experiences the world. If you suspect your bunny has an ear infection, see a rabbit-savvy veterinarian...

Turtles are popular pets for adults and children of all ages, and while it may seem that the care of turtles is relatively easy, it's not that simple. Even though these cold-blooded reptiles have...

Boa constrictors are nocturnal reptiles that can grow up to 13 feet in length, according to the Canadian Museum of Nature. Their diet consists mostly of small mammals, such as mice or rats. The...

Mice are relatively low-maintenance pets since they live in small spaces and require very little in terms of grooming or medical care. They do need entertainment in their lives, however, so you...

Amphibians are typically small animals that bear a distinct resemblance to reptiles in that they have leathery skin, are cold-blooded, and even have similar shapes, with newts and salamanders...

Terrapins are small, flat-shelled reptiles in the Chelonian family----making them cousins of tortoises and turtles and very similar in appearance. They live in fresh or brackish water. If your pet...

Centipedes are small, segmented insects that inhabit nearly every continent on earth. Arthropods belonging to the Chilopoda class of insects, centipedes can range from a few centimeters to well...

Placing two hamsters together is a good idea, unless you don't know their sex. If you unknowingly let a male and female share living space, you will inevitably have baby hamsters on the way. On...

Like any other species, newly hatched baby turtles require special care and feeding in order to ensure continuous good health during the growing process. The first week after hatching the baby...

Chipmunks are lively creatures that many find make good pets. Whether you are mating your chipmunks or simply purchasing one, it is important to know the gender of your chipmunk. Knowing the sex...

Guinea pigs, often called cavies by pet-owners, make excellent additions to any family. These animals, once they adapt to the presence of humans, become affectionate and loving. Because of their...

A dwarf hamster can live for three years when kept as a pet, but can survive as long as five years in the wild. A dwarf hamster's life can be affected by injury, food poisoning, illness or housing...

Hamsters are among the world's most popular small pets. They're hardy, relatively easy to take care of, and, if handled properly, can be very easily tamed. It is, however, imperative that they be...

A boa (boa constrictor) is a large snake found in most areas of Mexico and Argentina. Some people have attempted to keep boa constrictors as pets, but this is illegal and not encouraged by animal...

The Goliath tarantula is known as the world's largest species of hairy spider. The Goliath tarantula received its name from Victorian-era explorers when they encountered one during an expedition...

The term soft-shelled turtles encompasses a wide range of species of turtles that are found in nearly every type of waterway in the world. Every species of soft-shelled turtle is different in...

There are many different species of turtle. One of those species is the snapping turtle. Snapping turtles got their name because they snap and hiss when they feel that they are in danger. Snapping...

You’ve discovered a baby bat and now you wonder, “What do I do now?” You are not the first person to ask this. For some unknown reason, usually during the hot months, many baby bats are abandoned...

Want to make good money with minimum effort? Then raise mice to sell.

Pet roaches are fun pets that are easy to care for and are fun to observe. With a pet roach, food and accessories are extremely inexpensive. With a good tank and a little bit of maintenance, some...