Exotic Pets

Unlike many animals, raccoon populations have grown the past 50 years. The raccoon can adapt to just about any surrounding, mostly because much of its natural habitat has been removed and replaced...

The average hermit crab life expectancy in the wild is 30 years or longer, under the right conditions. Hermit crabs generally come from tropical climates and require a great deal of moisture to...

Northern cricket frogs are native to the southern United States. They grow to be about 1 inch long and are distinguished by a dark triangle between their eyes. Their skin is warty with different...

Due to the increasing number of "face eating" incidents across the U.S., many states and municipalities have moved to ban private ownership of chimpanzees. That said, chimps are only split-listed...

While they may not seem like the cuddliest of pets, hedgehogs can have very sweet and affectionate personalities that make them great to keep as pets. But like all animals, they require a...

With a little time, patience and preserverance anyone can tame most any lizard to be a good family pet. There is the occasional lizard that through his own experiences with humans or just plain...

Wolves and wolf hybrids make tremendous demands on their owners. Take the time to learn how keep a wolf safely and sanely. Consider the risks to you and your family, any other pets and the wolf...

The White's tree frog is a green, golden-eyed tree frog from Australia also known as the green tree frog. It can live from 15 to 20 years and makes a great pet. In Australia they actually find...

Learn tips for building an enclosure for a salamander in this free video clip about caring for tiger salamanders.

The sugar glider is a small marsupial native to Australia and its neighboring islands. Recently, however, these small tree-dwelling creatures have begun to gain popularity as domestic pets. While...

Elephants do not make good pets. If you're thinking of getting an elephant for a pet, remove that thought from your head! However, if you work or volunteer at an animal shelter, you may get...

You may have seen various big cats on TV with people affectionately hugging them or playing with them. This may have sparked the urge to go out and get your own big cat. Do not act rashly though....

Yes, chickens make great pets. And you get the bonus of the freshest eggs anywhere. They are considered to be an exotic pet because a chicken is a bit out of the ordinary. But if you pick one of...

Orangutans are two species of reddish-brown haired apes that are native to various parts of Asia. The orangutans are known for their intelligence and affability, and even their name means "person...

Gila Monsters live in desert areas of the southwestern U.S. and northern Mexico. They grow to 18 to 24 inches and have a lifespan of roughly 20 years. In daytime, they hide in shade, under rocks...

Providing the proper type of living quarters for a pet wolf is a vital part of its socialization. Designing housing that will both protect and contain the wolf and prevent the wolf from feeling...

While the traditional housebreaking routines used for ordinary dogs may seem a little inadequate when it comes to a pet wolf, these animals actually respond to such training methods in a similar...

A male wallaroo grows to be about 4 feet tall, with females reaching about half that height. If they want to, wallaroos can hop several feet into the air and move around with great speed. For the...

The opossum is becoming a more and more popular choice for a pet these days, as people find out about their calm, friendly, clean, intelligent and non-destructive demeanor. Keeping an opossum as a...

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...

Most prospective opossum owners are surprised when they find out just how easily it is to tame and train this animal. Opossums can not only be housebroken, but they can be taught to come when they...

Even small monkey breeds require a vast amount of space to live happily. To provide adequate housing for a pet monkey you will need a large, well-ventilated area and a professionally built cage....

Originally, hermit crabs kept in captivity were not expected to breed successfully. While breeding hermit crabs can be a challenging experience, it is possible to breed them if you pay close...