Reptiles, Rodents & Small Pets

Like many small mammals, guinea pigs have a strong survival instinct, and refusal to eat signifies a serious medical condition that requires prompt veterinary care. Hand feeding is often necessary...

Feeding your hamster properly is very important, because without the proper nutrition, your hamster will not be healthy. Fortunately, hamsters are not picky eaters, and it’s not hard to provide...

Before caring for and feeding a baby squirrel, keep in mind it is illegal in most states to raise wild animals, including baby squirrels. Call a veterinarian, local wildlife rehabilitation center...

If you have a chinchilla, you already know what an adorable bundle of energy they are. To help keep your chinchilla healthy and active, you need to make sure to feed them the appropriate pellets....

An easy to keep, easy to feed, and easy to find unusual pet is a millipede. The African Giant Millipede is the most commonly kept. Most people can learn to care for these creatures, making them a...

Rats usually aren't known for their discerning palette, unless you count Remy from the Walt Disney flick "Ratatouille." However, your pet rat may have more in common with that animated rat than...

Reptile owners need to have a supply of live crickets for feeding. Crickets have to be properly sustained by giving them food and water. Crickets should be fed nutrient-rich food because these...

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....

Most ant species are the ones that nest and find shelter underground. Different from army and tree ants in that they form large, permanent colonies, these ants live underground for a number of...

Raising a gecko can be a rewarding experience, but it's important to feed it properly. There are a variety of gecko types available, and some require specialty diets. Following the basic diet...

Setting up your guinea pig's cage is an important part of its care. This is where your pet will spend most of its time, and there are some essential items that it will need.

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Terrestrial pet frogs are land frogs. Often times, feeding terrestrial pet frogs is a lot more difficult than feeding aquatic frogs, since land frogs require moving food to eat. If your frog...

Do you have aquatic frogs that are determined not to eat? Many people, once they buy frogs, have a problem with feeding them. Often times, the aquatic frog food just sits there, stinking up the...

Helpful tips on caring for hamsters.

As you may know, dwarf hamsters are becoming more and more popular each year. They are not very hard to care for because they mainly take care of themselves. A dwarf hamster would make a fantastic...

A new companion can get exciting. I have owned 7 hamsters in my pet lifetime, all gave me a different experience. Here are a few simple tips to keep your pet happy and healthy!

Hamsters are a popular household pet. They are cute, active, and easy to care for. Hamsters, like most rodents, forage for their food. An important aspect of caring for a hamster is to provide the...

Finding toys for your pet hamster does not have to break the bank. Use household items to create play items for your furried friend. Not only will you save money, but you also will help to save...

Squirrels enjoy eating a variety of foods such as seeds, berries, nuts and corn. Make your own squirrel food cakes to save money when feeding your furry neighbors. Feeding squirrels will prevent...

Alligator snapper turtles are the largest freshwater turtle in the United States and are found mostly in the Southeast. They are omnivorous and will eat anything from ducks to chicken to berries....

Crested geckos are becoming more and more common in the reptile pet trade and make excellent pets! They are very easy to care for and tolerate handling pretty well. This is just going to go over...

Turtles can add a unique touch to any outdoor pond. In addition to the food you provide, they will eat both insects and their larvae, keeping insect populations down. They also will eat plant...

Mealworms, the larval stage stage of the darkling beetle, make an excellent food source for several animal specials. Birds, reptiles, frogs and fish all benefit from the high protein content of...

Grasshoppers can be good food sources for lizards and birds. Instead of buying them every time your lizard is hungry, you might want to raise them yourself. Although they're a little more...

Turtles can add a unique touch to any outdoor pond. In addition to the food you provide, they will eat both insects and their larvae, keeping insect populations down. They also will eat plant...

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...

Turtles make great pets for anyone who is allergic to animals with fur, such as cats and dogs. Turtles like to eat many different foods, and it will be your responsibility as a pet owner to make...

Leopard geckos are commonly kept as pets and are considered relatively easy to care for, but these reptiles can contract some illnesses that may cause them to lose their appetite. Feeding sick...

Commercial guinea pig food comes in pellet form. To keep the commercial variety suitable for your pets nutritional needs, you must plan to keep only enough for six weeks at a time because it loses...

Teddy bear hamsters are also known as Syrian hamsters. Teddy bear hamsters may get their names from their golden brown, fuzzy appearance. Teddy bear hamsters are popular pets and provide enjoyable...

Owning a small mammal such as a hamster is much different from owning a cat or dog. It is important to know exactly what your hamster's wants and needs are. With the proper care, your hamster can...

Painted turtles are omnivores, meaning they eat both plants and other animals. Painted turtles in the wild will feed on carrion if available. They eat in the water, because they have trouble...

A turtle can be a enjoyable pet. Some turtles live on land, and some live in the water. Others like to have both land and water for their habitat. Keeping your pet turtle happy with a good diet is...

Snapping turtles eat a variety of food. To provide your snapping turtle with the right diet, you need to find one that includes pellets, vegetables and a protein source. Feeding your snapping...

Geckos most commonly eat crickets, meal worms and wax worms. An occasional pinkie (baby mouse) may be fed to adult geckos. Being predatory animals, they tend to like to hunt their food.

Snapping turtles are omnivorous reptiles that are found in shallow water sources in the wild. According to TurtleHomes.org, their average weight is about 30 pounds. and shells are usually more...

Your hamster deserves to have a treat, just like any other pet. Instead of buying expensive treats from a store, you can make them at home. There are several different types of homemade hamster...

Night crawlers are large nocturnal earthworms that are sometimes kept as pets, but are mostly used as fishing lures and food for other animals. They need to be fed to be kept alive, no matter the...

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...

Hamsters make great pets; they are cuddly, adorable and easy to care for. One of the most important aspects of hamster care is finding the right food products to give your pet the proper...

If you want a low-maintenance pet, a hamster is usually a good choice. If you are new to hamster ownership or simply want to learn a little more about a balanced hamster diet, the information in...

In the wild, snakes eat a variety of animals, including frogs, small birds and other mammals. But captive snakes eat mostly mice and rats. What and how much to feed your snake depends on its age,...

Pets can offer us the benefit of companionship, teach us basic responsibility, and let's face it-- they're just plain cute! All of these statements do apply to the pet hamster. Hamsters are...

If your iguana's enclosure is having mold problems, you have two likely culprits--your humidifier or your iguana's food. Unfortunately mold spores are airborne, so once you have a mold problem it...

If you own a lizard, frog, tarantula or any other cricket-eating critter, you may spend a lot of your time driving to the pet store to purchase a fresh supply of food. Crickets, just like every...

Hedgehogs are amusing pets, and are growing in popularity. Small and low-maintenance, they make a great pet for a pre-teen or teenager to take care of on their own. They do require some special...

If you would like to raise rabbits but don't want to spend a lot of money, or are concerned about additives in your rabbit's feed, here's some tips as to how you can transition your domesticated...

Most bunnies would be much happier living with another bunny. If you only have one bunny then you should consider getting another one. Bunnies are very social creatures. They like to groom each...

Dwarf hamsters can be hard to tame. Thats why you have to start taming it young and tame it daily. So for those of you that have hamsters that need taming follow these steps.