Exotic Pets

Quickly growing in popularity as pets, potbelly pigs are social, intelligent, nonallergenic and easily trained. Their dietary needs do differ, however, from other pets as well as from pigs farmed...

Copepods are tiny crustaceans found in either fresh or salt water lakes and seas. Under a microscope, they may appear somewhat like shrimp and less than 1 mm in length. While some are...

The white-tailed deer is the most commonly found in North America. While they are herbivores, they have a widely varied diet, so it is easy to find something tasty for them to enjoy, whether you...

Jellyfish are marine invertebrates which float through the ocean. Jellyfish eat small animals and plants that stick to its tentacles, including plankton, larvae of other animals, small...

The ruby throated hummingbird is the most common North American hummingbird. Ruby throated hummingbirds are solitary. They are also aggressive, territorial and will defend a food source, such as a...

Anybody can have a duck as a pet. You just have to make sure that you have what he needs in order to be comfortable. Some people would look at me like I was crazy but a duck will make a loyal...

Mealworms are the pupa stage of darkling beetles. These worms are raised commercially as food for lizards and birds. Mealworm habitats are easy to create and to maintain. For a reptile owner,...

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...

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...

Mink are members of the weasel family and are best known for their dark, soft coats. They're usually found near lakes and rivers and can successfully survive on land and in water. Mink are most...

Food webs are tools used to help students and biologists understand ecosystems. Food webs have a structure that allow very complex ecosystems to be simplified.

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...

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...

Raccoons are beautiful creatures of the wild, but they carry diseases and can be very destructive. Some coons will get into the city and can become destructive and menacing. Raccoons find places...

Wild hermit crabs are scavengers, which makes them nonpicky eaters. Your pet hermit crab is no different. Hermit crabs will eat whatever comes their way, scurrying out of their shells and dragging...

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...

Wombaroo high-protein powder is used to provide a high level of protein in the diet of certain exotic pets, primarily sugar gliders. A high-protein diet using Wombaroo can provide the nutrition...

Because of its pink color and long legs, a flamingo is a well-known bird to many people. People like them so much they even buy plastic ones and put them in their yards. But the flamingo, of which...

Providing planted stands of food for deer, rather than deer feed, allows deer to eat in a more natural fashion and provides cover and food for a range of other game birds and animals. Plant in...

Fawns do their best on the milk of their mothers. Weaned young deer begin to eat tender plants and grasses in the spring, often before they are fully weaned. Deer tend to eat a variety of plant...

Phytoplankton are organisms commonly found in oceans throughout the world. They often serve as a food source for larger organisms, and generally possess photosynthetic qualities that make them...

Are deer decimating your valuable garden and landscape plants? According to the Cornell Cooperative Extension in New York, the deer population in the United States has grown from 500,000 to 15...

Black bears are natural to North America, even though 60 percent of their natural habitat is now gone. Because of this, bears are living closer to humans. Black bears are larger than traditional...

Hooray! You've just acquired your new pet, an Oriental box tortoise! No matter where you got him from you must remember to take good care of him by providing the essentials: a tank with a heat...

Small reptiles that are herbivores, need to eat small pieces of vegetable matter until they are large enough to rip larger foods or tear it into bite sized pieces. If you own a small herbivore,...

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...

All species of sea turtles grow to enormous proportions, especially when they're kept in captivity in zoos and aquariums, where they can easily get bored. These are creatures that in the wild swim...

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...

The highly developed brains of monkeys allows them to make mental maps of food locations such as fruit trees and knowing when the fruits will be ripe and therefore ready for food. They also are...

The raccoon has an omnivorous appetite. Raccoons come out from their dens, usually in the stump of a tree, at dusk. During this time, the raccoon will seek out all kinds of food. They often find...

Black bears hibernate during winter months when food sources are low. Seventy-five percent of their diet consists of vegetation that becomes sparse in cold winter months. Black bears don't...

Have you ever come home to see a huge trail of small ants that seemingly appeared while you were gone at work? It is quite possible that you have a sugar ant problem. The sugar ant is the common...

Have you tried to get rid of ants to no avail? You may be using the wrong sort of bait or trap. Thief ants, more commonly known as grease ants, can get into almost any container because of their...

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...

The decision to purchase a sugar glider should consist of more than just being able to find one for sale and having the cash in hand to pay for him. As with any pet, sugar gliders require proper...

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

Information on using and propagating worms as food for exotic pets in this free video clip one of two.

Information on using and propagating crickets as food for exotic pets in this free video clip.

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...

India has a population of violent and wild monkeys roaming the streets and entering businesses, homes and public buildings. Monkeys have attacked, injured and even killed citizens. Consider these...

When a pig is sick and needs medication, coaxing the animal to ingest a pill can be a struggle. Fortunately, experienced pig owners have learned a few tricks to help ease the medication down a...

You don't need to buy special food to feed your hermit crabs. They're omnivores who will eat almost anything. You can probably find a steady diet for your hermit crabs in your own kitchen. Just...

Want a pet that's easy to care for and fun to watch? Hermit crabs as pets are great for kids, apartments, and anywhere else low- maintenance.

There are many reasons to trap an animal. You can be trying to rescue your innovative hamster that escaped its cage at home. You can have a rabid raccoon in the backyard or an animal that is...

Potbellied pigs make a wonderful pet. They are friendly, cute and very smart. They also love to eat, so you must ensure that you don't allow your pig to become obese. Obesity leads to a number of...

Breeding your hyacinth macaw may be an attractive option if you love their socially interactive tendencies and their appearance. If you're interested in breeding a macaw, however, you'll need to...

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...

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...

Skunks make great pets. They're cute, cuddly and love to play. However, owning a skunk isn't for everyone. Before running out and purchasing one, you need to do a few things first. The following...