Reptiles, Rodents & Small Pets

Tongueless frogs (Pipidae), including African dwarf and clawed frogs, are an interesting species of amphibians. These aquatic frogs rarely leave their watery homes unless drought or lack of food...

Leopard geckos make interesting pets, but they require the proper care. Setting up the right habitat for your leopard gecko is crucial to his health.

Crickets are nature's choir singers. The male variety produces chirping from rubbing his forewing against his hind leg. If you enjoy these nighttime serenades, consider keeping a cricket as a pet....

Map turtles are also known as sawback turtles. They get their name from the map design on the back of the shell. They live near water and can be seen sitting on logs, rocks and riverbanks to soak...

Baby turtles are a great pet to have, especially for small children. However, because they are so young, it is vital that they receive vital care.

Aquariums convert into cool hamster cages by adding colorful hiding houses and fluffy bedding for digging and tunneling fun. Add a few hamster necessities, including a water bottle, food and chew...

Crabs are amazing little animals that make entertaining pets. Just like any other pet, they need proper care and attention paid to the details of their natural workings. At times, crabs need to...

An incubator is simply an area where the environment can be controlled. Most people think about hatching chicken eggs when they hear the word incubator, but the device can be used for other...

Breeding crested geckos is relatively simple, and your success usually depends on the geckos' ages, the air temperature in the aquarium, and the quality and quantity of food you're feeding the...

Interested in catching green tadpoles? Tadpoles can make the perfect pets for children. Not only are green tadpoles fun to take care of, they're also educational. As the green tadpoles grow into...

Most reptiles, because they are cold-blooded, need a heat source in their aquariums. Lighting is an effective way to create this essential environment. While each species' lighting needs varies,...

The Western painted turtle, as its name suggests, lives naturally in the west. In general, the species are good beginner turtles because they are hardy and relatively easy to care for. In order to...

Do you want a pet, but not want all the work that comes with them? Are your kids nagging you for an animal, but you don't want to add yet another chore to your to-do list? Tree frogs may be the...

Setting up the proper environment for your pet turtles is vitally important. The proper setup will provide them with comfort and a feeling of being in their natural habitat, and can mean the...

Turtles are one of the easiest, most low-maintenance reptiles to keep as a pet. The goal of all turtle habitats is to design it just as the turtle would live in the wild, only controlled and safe....

The eastern long-necked turtle is native to eastern Australia. Although juvenile eastern long-necked turtles are often sold in pet stores, they are suitable only for an experienced reptile...

Keeping and caring for grasshoppers is easy and requires only simple initial preparations. The overall key to successfully caring for grasshoppers is to provide enough living space, provide plenty...

Taking on a pet snapping turtle requires some work. Snapping turtles are aquatic, meaning they mainly live in water, and grow on average to be more than a foot long. They grow quickly, so you'll...

Baby turtles, especially as pets, can have a reputation for snapping; however, most are not aggressive to people. They're usually housed in aquariums with smooth rocks serving as a "land" area,...

Raising turtles and tortoises is a hobby enjoyed by many reptile enthusiasts. One of the best ways to ensure a good clutch of hatchlings is to place harvested eggs in an incubator. However,...

Housing house geckos is simple. They require only a few special dictates, such as the right temperature, a day-night light cycle, the right space and proper humidity levels. In the wild, house...

The Mexican walking fish, also known as the Axolotl is a water-dwelling salamander that primarily breathes through gills, though it has a set of underdeveloped lungs. These animals are nearing...

A pet turtle can be a fun addition to your family. Keeping it in a good habitat can help the turtle be happy and healthy---and give you even more of a chance to enjoy it. Whether you have a water...

Red-eared sliders (RES) are a friendly species of reptile offering added interest to your aquatic set-up. Perhaps you are interested in keeping RES as indoor pets, or maybe you would like to add...

A glass aquarium makes a good enclosure for a bearded dragon and is easy to clean. Although many bearded dragon owners use a sandy substrate in the bottom of the aquarium, natural stone tile cut...

In their natural environment, baby turtles are seldom affected by skin or shell fungus. However, it is a common occurrence in the contained environments where pet turtles dwell. Fungus can be the...

Learning how to care for an American toad is tricky. This type of toad can be very difficult to raise in captivity so you need to put extra effort and time to make your pet happy and healthy. If...

Have you just found or inherited a box turtle? Even though it is not the most common pet around, a box turtle is certainly not the most difficult of animals to raise. With some tender loving...

If you own a red eared slider turtle then you know how active they are. A little baby turtle will always be moving around and they are oh so curious. This article will open you up to numerous...

To get a good start on your turtle aquarium, you need to know what type of turtle you have or are interested in getting. There are two basic types of turtles: terrestrial and aquatic. There are...

Owning a pet snake may not be as crazy as it sounds. If you suffer from bird, cat or dog allergies your choices may be down to reptiles or fish. Snakes are often a low-maintenance pet that can...

The scientific name for a painted turtle is Chrysemys picta. Some states do not allow pet stores to sell turtles, but do allow you to keep any turtles you find in nature. This means you can find...

Turtles make excellent pets. They are slow moving, quiet, calm and easy to care for. Turtles make good pets for anyone who is a beginner in handling reptiles, and they are fairly inexpensive...

Domesticated Egyptian Spiny Mice are personable and curious critters that need to live in a stimulating environment in order to maintain optimal health. They are social creatures that live in...

If you've decided to adopt a baby snapping turtle, you've adopted a challenging pet. Within two years, your baby snapper will be about 7 inches long. He will keep growing until he weighs about 40...

This is an easy way to look after pet turtles. It will give you feeding recommendations and cage descriptions.

Keeping reptiles is a great alternative to larger animals like cats or dogs. Reptiles do not require nearly as much maintenance and can be kept in a terrarium cage. Here's how to make a basic...

Geckos are small to medium-sized lizards that have become increasingly popular as domestic pets. According to Geckosuk.com, geckos are the "only reptile can use its voice," other than to make...

Baby turtles can make lovely pets, but it takes work to make sure their environment is perfect. Luckily, many of the materials you need to make a home for a turtle are inexpensive and might...

Blue belly lizards, also called western fence lizards or swifts, are low-maintenance pets and easy to handle. These lizards tame well, are very active and are fun to watch. When you give your blue...

Painted turtles are resilient and can become quite tame, which makes baby painted turtles appropriate pets. Baby turtles need special care, however. A well-designed habitat and nutritious foods...

Cricket farming is beneficial for people who own reptiles, amphibians, or other pets that eat crickets, as well as for avid fishermen who use crickets as bait. Some people even have cricket farms...

Salamanders, amphibians with tails but no claws or ears, can be great pets for a person of any age. They are relatively easy pets to care for and do not pose any danger either. With that said, it...

California King snakes are beautiful and relatively easy to care for. They are one of the most docile of pets to keep, and are uniquely beautiful with dramatic colors of black and white. Some...

A rat is a fantastic choice as a first pet or as an apartment pet. How you set up the cage is just as important as which rat you choose.

Watching tadpoles grow into frogs is a great experience and hobby. It is especially delightful and educational for children. Raising tadpoles is surprisingly easy and not at all time consuming....

In order to take care of garden snakes, they should be fed fish, frogs and earthworms, and they should be set up in a typical aquarium at room temperature. Provide a water bowl that is big enough...

Amphibians and crustaceans can be great pets and an exciting addition to an aquarium. Adding such creatures to your aquarium system, however, requires a shift in habitat and the creation of a half...

Snakes make very rewarding pets for people who want something a little exotic that does not require a tremendous amount of work. Young snakes and small species can be kept in an aquarium, but...

Prior to setting up an aquarium, make sure your turtle is aquatic and not semi-aquatic. Aquatic turtles include red-eared sliders, Mississippi muds, big headed chickens and spiny soft shells. ...