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How to keep an exotic pet, from what to feed a monkey to how to care for a llama. eHow's pet experts offer tips and techniques to teach you how to approach, feed and care for unique creatures. Discover how to clean and bathe your exotic animal, as well as how to care for its health with tips on providing a proper diet, creating an ideal habitat and tending to its veterinary needs. Got a potbellied pig? A dingo or hermit crabs? Learn the ins and outs of exotic pet care with eHow.
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The butterfly is a symbol of rebirth, transformation and good fortune. This recognition as an icon of resurrection and good fortune has made the release of live butterflies a very popular...
Save the Chinchillas
Chinchillas are being saved from fur factories by animal rights organizations, and chinchilla breeders require licenses and are restricted to breeding a limited number of them. Find out how...
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...
Sugar gliders are nocturnal marsupials from Australia and New Guinea. These adorable little creatures make wonderful pets, but they do require a commitment. Gliders are loving and attentive when...
When you think of exotic pets for sale, the first thing to come to mind may be over-sized South American snakes and reptiles. However, there are a host of exotic pets available that many people...
Sugar gliders are novel and interesting pets. However, you may need to put in a little extra work if you're interested in buying one. Research your sugar glider to determine if it's the right pet...
When you're on the market for big cats as pets, such as lions, tigers, leopards and bobcats, you have to be selective. There are black market concerns about big cats as well as how to locate...
Looking to do something different for next Christmas? Do you have plenty of space on your property and time for another critter? Buying your very own reindeer could be the answer. Here's how to...
In order to obtain a healthy potbellied pig for your next pet, you have to locate a reputable breeder. Getting a piglet from a good breeder is the best way to ensure the piglet you get will be a...
While it may be difficult to find a breeder of pure wolves, since many state laws prohibit this practice, it is still possible to locate many breeders of wolfdogs or other types of pet wolf...
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...
The growing popularity of opossums, especially more exotic types such as the short-tailed opossum (STO) varieties from South America, has helped to create a thriving opossum breeder industry in...
Monkeys are wild animals. Even monkeys raised by humans from birth are not domesticated animals like cats and dogs. They become aggressive around adolescence, bite and live for long periods of...
Locating the right pet llama breeder through the proper channels is essential in order to receive a healthy animal with the proper disposition. By using the right resources, you will be able to...
You have decided you want a pet fox. You have done all the research and know that it is legal to own a pet fox in your city and state. You have a vet who can treat your new pet all lined up. Now...
Short-tailed opossums from South America are growing in popularity as exotic pets. Small and generally friendly, the opossum makes a great pet for the right family. As with any other exotic pet,...
Fennec foxes are the most popular exotic pet fox. They are the smallest of all foxes and are a creamy white color. The foxes can be easily trained, but they are diggers so they need safe...
Sometimes having a dog or cat for a pet just doesn't do it for you. Perhaps you've set your sights on something a little more exotic like a python or a tarantula. Or maybe something more cute and...