Exotic Pets

Let me guess.. you found a baby squirrel without a mother, or perhaps it is injured? You can nurse it to recovery or if it adapts to your home easily, keep your new friend as a pet.

Commonly kept as pets all over the world, king quail are the smallest of the Coturnix quails. King quail go by many names, such as Chinese quail, Chinese painted quail, and Australian quail....

Turtles are reptiles and have been around for more than 200 million years. Many turtles such as musk turtles live mostly in water, but go on land as well, while other turtles such as box turtles...

The American bullfrog is not a picky eater. Most bullfrogs will eat anything that moves and will fit in their mouth. Aquatic creatures, the bullfrog will live in both water and in marshes. With...

Despite their reputation for being meddlesome, disease-carrying scavengers, raccoons are actually highly intelligent, playful creatures that can make great pets if cared for properly. These...

Most people may think it is impossible to own a large cat or tiger that is a wild animal. Realistically, it is possible but costly. It involves a lot of space and care. The most common approach is...

Sugar Gliders are a lifetime exotic pet companion. The average lifespan is approximately 14 years. They are quite small and can even fit in your pocket. According to the North American Sugar...

Caring for a sugar glider is relatively easy. In some cases, baby sugar gliders (or joeys) will need to be hand-fed and nurtured by their owner. This could be due to rejection by the mother, an...

Raccoons require a lot of attention, especially when they are babies. If a mother raccoon is separated from one of her young, the baby must fend for itself. If you find a baby raccoon, you can...

Who wouldn’t like to buy a baby chimp? They look so cute and innocent. Many love to visit the zoo just to watch them. They can seem so human almost child like at times. With all the monkeys...

Orangutan means "wild man" in the Malay language, an accurate description. Shaped like small men with their sparse, shaggy red fur, bulky bodies and rounded stomachs, orangutans have an arm span...

Like baby dogs, wolf babies are called puppies or pups. Wolf mothers give birth in an underground den that she has either dug or that she has stolen from another animal and enlarged to meet her...

Panda bears are some of the most loved and yet most elusive animals on Earth. While scientists have learned a great deal about panda bears, the endangered species live in the highly...

Baby monkeys for adoption have limited sources. Although they are commonly seen on television, they are actually illegal to own in certain parts of the country. That, plus the initial expense and...

A badger is not an easy pet to raise. Check your local, state, and national laws first before acquiring a badger. Here's my experience raising one from a baby.

Babies need special attention and have special dietary needs. Baby skunks are no exception. Here is how to feed a pet baby skunk.

Baby opossums are so well protected in their mother’s pouch that when she suffers a fatal trauma, such as getting hit by a car, the baby possums often remain unharmed. If you come across an...

Sugar gliders are wonderful little marsupials from Australia. They are no longer imported from Australia, although a few are imported from Indonesia. Most of the Sugar Gliders available are...

Skunks are wonderfully intelligent animals who do not deserve their bad reputation. Their comical antics and friendly nature make them great pets!

While llamas have been popular in South America for centuries, they have been largely unknown during that time elsewhere. Llamas are becoming increasingly popular in North America as pets,...

Choosing to care for a baby pet wolf requires a few critical steps necessary for the successful socialization of the animal. Wolves are animals with very strong instincts. It will take...

Getting a new baby potbellied pig is an exciting venture for anyone. Baby pigs are adorable; but it's important to remember that they are also defenseless and may be scared. Take care to prepare...

Pulled from their mothers at an early age, pet wallaroos begin bottle feeding and socialization while with the breeder. From the beginning, you must establish a nurturing relationship with your...

When bringing any pet into your home, you should seek out a reputable breeder who will guide you as begin your relationship with your new pet. A wallaroo breeder may be more difficult to find than...

Wallaroos are surprisingly gentle, and with daily attention, they can be as friendly and as socialized as a pet dog. By breeding your pet wallaroos, you have the opportunity to raise the babies to...