Exotic Pets

Birds, and parrots in particular, need access to full spectrum light in order to keep in top feather condition. Full spectrum light allows parrots to absorb Vitamin D, which is vital to their...

Land hermit crabs are a small home pet that some people adore because they are loveable, small, cute, and funny to watch. Not only are they cute, but land hermit crabs take little room and are...

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....

Button quail, or Chinese painted quail, are the smallest of the quail family. These adorable little birds are interesting pets, that are relatively low maintenance, come in many colors, and are...

When you are purchasing a canary and a zebra finch together as pets, it is best to keep them in separate cages. Male canaries tend to be aggressive and can attack the more mild mannered zebra finch.

Butterflies are beautiful creatures that enhance the garden. Building a butterfly cage is easy. Some butterfly cages can be hung vertically and make the amazing development of the butterfly fun,...

Whether you're traveling to college with your pet canary in tow or taking a short family vacation with your family bird, you can safely travel with your canary using a few simple strategies. As...

Guinea Pigs make wonderful pets. As they bond to their owners, they give love, companionship and develop their own personalities. Piggies are almost perfect pets to own. The only problem I had...

Your guinea pig may be unhappy for a number of reasons. His cage mate may have died and he misses the lost piggy. Maybe his cage mate is bullying him, and if this is the case they need to be...

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...

Without a doubt, among the most interesting pets one can own are sugar gliders. These cute, tiny marsupials hail from Australia and usually weigh in at no more than 6 ounces when full grown. Using...

Sugar gliders are very cute and interesting pets. They are nocturnal marsupials with specialized diets. Recently, I had 2 young females surrendered to me by an owner who could no longer care for...

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...

In order to be happy with your new Sugar Glider and for them to be happy with you it is essential that you take the time to bond with your new glider. This process can sometimes seem slow and...

The best environment for a Chinchilla is one that imitates its natural habitat as closely as possible, while providing a safe, escape-proof enclosure. Whether you are buying a chinchilla cage or...

Cleaning your bunny's cage properly, is essential in maintaining a healthy bunny.

Sugar gliders are curious, smart and playful. These marsupials are fairly inexpensive to keep as pets and they can live up to 15 years. Sugar gliders are about the size of a squirrel and they're...

While chinchillas can be trained to do basic tasks, potty training is not one of them. According to the chinchilla breeders of Lowcountry Chinchillas, the animals are going to poop wherever they want.

Beavers gather wood in order to build dams to stop up the water. This helps them find their food, and protects them from predators. Sometimes, beavers cause problems by stopping a stream's flow,...

Relatively easy to raise and care for, Muscovy ducks are a wise pet of choice among anyone looking to exercise insect control in their yard, farm or ranch. Muscovy ducks are not the most popular...

Easy as pie way to catch a Peacock. He will do it for you!

Love birds are miniature parrots with a lot of energy. Taking care of them is not particularly difficult though they do require a lot of attention and affectionate. Single love birds who don't...

Lovebirds resemble parrots. They can sing, and some can even imitate the human voice. They are energetic, flamboyant, social and intriguing. They're easy to take care of and make for entertaining...

This is designed for someone who just found or purchased a tortoise and wants to give it a nice new home. This is meant to be general guideline to most tortoise species around the world.

For those rare few out there who happen to own a pet Monkey, I am sure you realize just how messy a pet they can be. Though cute as a button they can make more of a mess than a toddler, and are...

Gouldian finches, also known as Lady Gouldian finches, are the most colorful finches in captivity. The most common color variations are red, black and yellow headed. The males are more colorful...

When buying a chinchilla cage, look for a large cage with multiple levels so that the animal can jump, crawl and navigate around its cage easily. Find the perfect chinchilla cage with helpful...

If you're considering owning a Sugar Glider, there are some things you need to know before you get one. Sugar Gliders are an exotic animal and special care should be used to decide if they will...

In spite of their name, hermit crabs are actually very social animals who enjoy being around other hermit crabs. These tropical creatures are fun to watch and play with. They require minimal...

The supplies necessary for caring for a chinchilla include a large cage, a water bottle, bowls for food, dust for baths, an oil-free bedding and the proper food. Collect all supplies required for...

Creating a care sheet for chinchillas can remind the owner to feed them every day, clean the cage once a week, offer orchid grass once a week, provide fresh water every day and offer dust baths....

Caring for a pet snake is not too difficult. But the length of it's life all depends on you. A snake can survive in some extreme conditions but they will not live to their full life expectancy....

A clean cage makes for a healthy environment and helps ensure a long life for your sugar glider. Having a clean cage is also key to keeping the odor in check that sugar gliders tend to produce....

If you already have one pet chinchilla and would like to add a playmate for him or her, this article will give you some great pointers on how to introduce them to one another. Proper introduction...

Degus all look alike... a lot alike. So much so, in fact, that many owners have a difficult time for about a year. It doesn't have to be this way, though! Some careful observation can go a long way.

Degus aren't too difficult to take care of properly, but it's important to know all of the steps!

Degus are wonderful animals with lovely personalities, but it does require a little effort to keep them happy.

Sugar gliders are exotic pets that require a lot of time and patience. They are a bit different from owning a dog, cat, or bird. Sugar gliders are nocturnal creatures that make barking, chirping...

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...

Have you ever wanted to test your courage? Are you looking for a new challenge? There's nothing like the thrill of imposing your will on one of the big cats.

Hermit crab cages do not need to be stripped and cleaned very often. At this point, most owners will throw out dirty all bedding and sand substrate. However, even if you only have to replace...

A hermit crab cage needs to provide freshwater, saltwater, a place to burrow, a place to climb, and a place for food. These instructions will help you arrange an attractive and useful setup that...

Sugar gliders make wonderful and loving pets, and once you know all of the basics, caring for a sugar glider really isn't all that hard. Since they can live to be over 10 years old as pets, they...

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...

The sugar glider is a small marsupial that is native to Australia and Indonesia. Sugar gliders can make wonderful pets if you have the time to care for them. The animals are small, they live...

Sugar gliders are small nocturnal marsupials, of the same family as kangaroos. They're only 11 to 12 inches long, and the females have pouches in which to keep their young, as do all marsupials....

Everybody has left their cage door open, but a very unlucky few have lost their pint-sized companions.

If you are getting a large Iguana as a pet but don’t want to keep it in the house, you will need to build a large cage in the backyard to accommodate the creature. It is important for the...

The African pygmy hedgehog is fast becoming a popular breed for pets of this nature in the United States. This is not a pet for the faint of heart, though it could be an exotic pet alternative for...

Sugar gliders are marsupials that are originally from Australia and can live up to 15 years. They are fun pets for people who have the time and space to provide them with a good home and take care...