Exotic Pets

Many states allow people to keep deer as pets, although you may need a special permit from your state wildlife management department. If you're allowed to keep deer as pets, you will find them...

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...

If you happen to find an injured fawn that needs medical attention, you can provide some help yourself. Of course, a deer can never be kept as a pet, so if you do decide to help it, make sure it...

Despite their reputation for being temperamental, nasty critters that like to dig through your trash, raccoons can make wonderful pets if they are cared for properly. Because they'll eat just...

Sugar gliders have quickly become popular household pets, but like most pets, they require food for their unique diet. Sugar gliders are native to Australia and New Guinea where they live in a...

If you like lizards and similar creatures, and are looking for a small pet that doesn't require a lot of your time and attention, salamanders might be just the companion for you. If you're like...

It may be hard to imagine a more unlikely pet than a llama, but these animals happen to be great companions. Some even consider llamas to be as fun and companionable as dogs. And the best part is,...

Learn how to feed your pet sugar glider in this free video on sugar glider ownership and care.

Learn how to feed tiger salamanders in this free video clip about caring for a pet salamander.

Learn what to feed tiger salamanders in this free video clip about raising salamanders.

It's not often that one comes across an orphaned fawn, so weak that it can hardly stand and so thin you wonder when it last drank milk from its mother. You know in your heart that the fawn has...

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

Most people are not aware that kangaroos, in particular, wallabies (miniature kangaroos) can make lovable and wonderful pets! Should you choose to venture into the world of keeping a wallaby as a...

Monkey's have a simplistic diet consisting of fruit, leaves, insects, flowers and small reptiles. However, most monkeys are herbivores and thrive on what is similar to a vegetarian diet.

All your friends have dogs or cats or birds, but you want to be different. Okay, so how about a pet hedgehog? Most likely, not many people in your circle of friends own a hedgehog. Actually, these...

Opossums roamed the earth before humans. They feed on just about anything including plants and animals, which may explain their longevity. Wild opossums get their groceries from nature or garbage...

If you're in the market for an unusual pet, consider purchasing a wallaby. They're exotic and will require closer attention than a dog or a cat. But, for every bit of effort you put into caring...

Rheas are gaining popularity as an alternate livestock, especially for small farmers. They do not require special care, and can be very productive. The adults can weigh up to 50 to 60 pounds and...

Having a wolf or any exotic creature for a pet can be a fun experience, but it can also present challenges different from the basic responsibilities of owning a domesticated dog or cat. One of the...

In their natural environment, alpacas are herbivores that eat grass, shrubs, and weeds. Monitoring your alpaca's weight and coat can reveal how to feed your pet for optimum results, and you can...

Pot belly pigs are smart pets that can live up to 20 years, but they are slightly more complicated to care for than some imagine. Pot belly pigs require a low-protein, low-salt diet to remain in...

Pet lions require a high fat, high protein diet. Without a properly balanced diet, a pet lion can be susceptible to eye sight problems, heart conditions and a weakened immune system. These...

The clouded leopard, can open its mouth larger than any other animal. Other leopards are not far behind when it comes to expanding the mouth. This feature allows for them to be fierce hunters,...

A good diet is an essential part of raising a healthy miniature potbellied pig. True to their reputation, pigs will eat almost anything. They will be relentless in their quest for food. That's why...

The feeding and care of your pet llama is fairly simple, since llamas are such hardy animals by nature. Llamas can thrive on a variety of natural grasses, fresh water and not much else. They are...

Tarantulas are fascinating to keep. They eat often and heartily, which can be fun to watch. Live insects are the staples of their diet. Tarantula species display different temperaments and...

Scorpions are extremely hardy animals. These invertebrates live in areas of crushing heat and sun that support little life. They can also be found in tropical zones full of great genetic...

In the wild, pythons eat live prey by striking at it and immobilizing it with their fangs and body until they can ingest the animal whole. Captive pythons must have this scenario simulated. You...

Centipedes are great, big arthropods that boast nearly two-dozen legs and an aggressive personality. They are venomous animals that attack swiftly and kill live prey with poison. Because...

Feeding a pet tiger can be challenge while you are perfecting preparation and proportion, but once you develop a feeding schedule, it's much easier. Choose between a chunk meat diet or a prepared...

If you choose the enormous task of caring for a pet tiger, be sure to compile a list of needs the animal will have. It is a great joy when your tiger is happy and healthy. Understand that owning a...

This is not a comprehensive diet for all monkey breeds. Check with a local zoological society or zoo for details on feeding a particular species.