Exotic Pets

Snapping turtles are a big responsibility, and shouldn't be thought of as anything less. They can live 30 to 40 years and can be aggressive, stinky, and can get as large as 12 inches long. They...

Hermit crabs are fun, entertaining pets. They do not carry any diseases, do not require much space, do not smell. Though they live up to 20 years in the wild, they often die much earlier in...

Most people buy hermit crabs for themselves or their children because they think they are low-maintenance pets. Nothing could be further from the truth. Hermit crabs are somewhat fragile creatures...

Dermestid beetles are also known as carrion or flesh-eating beetles. In nature, they can generally be found happily living on animals that have been dead for several days. Indoors, they are used...

There are various types of newts that can be kept in an aquarium. The most popular is the Chinese fire-bellied newt. Newts are tough pets, and can withstand a wide range of water temperature, PH...

Keeping a fish tank clean involves making sure the filters are working properly, using a gravel vacuum to eliminate dusty water, adding an algae eater to the water and using specialty sponges to...

Green Star polyps otherwise known simply as GSP are a lovely addition to any reef aquarium. When fully colonized, they like an underwater grassy meadow in the aquarium. They are also easily...

In order to maintain good health in pet aquatic turtles, it's a good idea to examine your turtle on a regular basis. This will help prevent any ongoing deteriorating diseases.

This is part 1 of How to Raise a Healthy Aquatic Turtle. This article will be about preparing the living quarters and needed equipment.

Before you fill your aquarium with shark, you should spend time researching the various breeds and decide if such an exotic and long-lived animal is a good fit for you and your home. Finding the...

Iguanas are wonderful pets, and over time become friendly enough to hang out on the couch while you're watching television, or keep you company while you cook dinner. Just because your iguana is...

Tarantulas are a popular pet; they are fun to watch, need a minimal amount of care and don’t make any noise. As with any exotic pet, tarantulas require some special care in order to...

Learn how to clean the aquarium for pet hermit crabs in this free instructional video.

Learn tips on choosing an aquarium for pet hermit crabs in this free instructional how-to video.

Hermit crabs are one of the most inexpensive exotic pets a person can own. For years, hermit crabs were considered to be a "throw-away" pet that would only live for a few months. This is...

So you have just returned from an incredible family trip to Sea World, and your kids, as well as your husband, are now dying to own a shark. Maybe you just have always been fascinated (like most...

Iguanas need special care, and their terrarium can be especially troubling to design if you don't know what to look for. Since they need a heat source at all times, food and water, and some kind...

You’re allergic to cats, once got bit by a hamster, don’t want to walk a dog and have no patience for cleaning a fish tank. A pet scorpion may be the ideal companion for you. You...

Uromastyx lizards are native to the arid African county of the Republic of Mali. These mostly herbivore pets are active in the daytime. They live for several years, but grow very slowly.

Bamboo sharks are among the smallest members of the shark species. These fish are bottom dwellers and feeders. There are different types of bamboo sharks, but the care for all of them is the same.

Poison dart frogs are very colorful and small frogs that are native to Central and South America. They are also known as poison arrow frogs. They generally eat fruit flies, pin head crickets, or...

Once you have decided to get pet hermit crabs, you will need to make a proper habitat for them. Hermit crabs may be small, but they require room to roam around. Here's some things to consider when...

Hermit crabs are social creatures and make good family pets. If properly cared for, hermit crabs can live for 6 to 15 years. There are some essential items that you will need to have in order to...

Hermit crabs do enjoy playing and will need toys to keep themselves entertained. When putting toys into your crab's aquarium be sure to leave enough space between the toys and the walls so they...

Have you always wanted a pet lizard? Just decided how cool it would be to own a lizard but do not want to buy one? Now you can catch the lizard you want and raise it as your pet. The following...

Newts are small salamanders that spend part of their time in water. They have different habits and life-sustaining needs. Caring for a newt requires creating a safe environment for them within the...

Providing adequate housing for your pet opossum has to strike the perfect balance between offering them the sort of freedom that allows them to thrive. Preventing them from destroying your home...

One of the reasons hermit crabs make popular pets is because of their low maintenance requirements. It's true that hermit crabs don't require a high degree of care, but unlike many other types of...

Fun to play with and watch, inexpensive and easy to care for, hermit crabs make great pets! Take good care of them, and they can live for years--even far removed from their natural beach habitat....