Exotic Pets

I am going to walk you through setting up a hermit crab tank. It is easy and fun and your Hermit Crabs will absolutely love it.

Snapping turtles are a big responsibility, and shouldn't be thought of as anything less. They can live 30 to 40 years and can be aggressive, stinky, and can get as large as 12 inches long. They...

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...

Pogona Vitticeps. More commonly known as the Bearded Dragon. A beautiful Australian reptile for herp-lovers all across the globe. Calm, beautiful, patient, loving. All characteristics uncommon...

Hermit crabs can be kept as pets and are unlike other crabs because they do not grow their own shells. They must move from one shell to another as they grow. In the wild, they can be found from...

Zoanthids are also called colonial anemones, button polyps, zoos or zoas, but however you refer to them, these are the easiest of creatures for a beginner saltwater hobbyist to care for. Native to...

Electric catfish walk the fine line between cute and ugly. But in spite of their looks, they are fascinating fish to keep. Keep in mind that they will give you a shock if you get grabby and they...

Red Cherry Shrimp are some of the easiest shrimp to keep as a pet. Because of the ease of raising this mysterious creature, many people may be wondering how they can increase their Red Cherry...

There are various types of newts that can be kept in an aquarium. The most popular is the Chinese fire-bellied newt. Newts are tough pets, and can withstand a wide range of water temperature, PH...

Keeping a cloudy fish tank clear and clean involves adding an algae eater to the water, feeding the fish in appropriate amounts, cleaning the filters and using a gravel vacuum on occasion. Find...

Keeping a fish tank clean involves making sure the filters are working properly, using a gravel vacuum to eliminate dusty water, adding an algae eater to the water and using specialty sponges to...

Baby alligators are much like the babies of any species: cute, little and seemingly helpless. Unable to resist temptation, every year people who have never before attempted reptile care end up...

Step by Step on how to care for your aquatic friend the Red Bellied Piranha, including what to feed, tank maintenance, living space and much more.

Setting up a proper crabitat can be expensive even with a 10 gallon tank and the bigger the tank the bigger the price tag for stocking it. With some planning and creativity you can upgrade to a...

This is part 1 of How to Raise a Healthy Aquatic Turtle. This article will be about preparing the living quarters and needed equipment.

Corn Snakes are among the easiest beginner snakes to take care of. They come in many different colors and shades and it doesn't take much to keep them happy!

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...

If you are looking for a pet mouse that is very clean, odorless, extremely curious and entertaining to watch, the Egyptian spiny mouse could be the critter for you. This breed of mouse originates,...

Sea Monkeys have been the most popular, exaggerated and mysterious pets available for children since the 1960's. The mythological exploits of Sea Monkey communities have been discussed, written...

Ghost shrimp make the perfect food for many fish, and they also make interesting pets in their own right. To keep a ready supply of live food, or to breed ghost shrimp as pets, there are some...

Breeding and raising butterflies is a hobby that is as rewarding as it is interesting, and the ability to view the process at close range is indescribable. Raising butterflies can be done at home...

Whether or not you can buy a jellyfish and keep it alive at your home is up for debate, with varying opinions regarding what a jellyfish needs to survive and whether a salt-water creature can be...

The Chilean rose-hair tarantula is a great pet to have. It's different from all other pets and is a fine addition to any home. The Chilean Rose-Hair tarantula is a desert-dwelling species, so they...

An octopus is an exotic creature which requires more effort than your average fish tank. They have special needs in both their tank setup and their diets. Octopuses they are the most intelligent...

Land hermit crabs are not the easy to care for, no fuss pets they are portrayed to be. They are complex creatures with specific habitat needs as well as dietary requirements.

Sea monkeys are a type of large brine shrimp, about a half inch long as adults. The eggs can last for a long time out of water and they are often sold as a kit with a small tank. When added to the...

Dolphins are intelligent, fun and exceptionally cute. They are also very social and affectionate, especially if you treat one right. If you ever have the good luck to take care of a dolphin, a few...

Praying mantis, which are also known as praying mantids, are harmless to humans. In fact, they are garden helpers that thrive on a diet of moths, crickets, fruit flies, aphids, and other insects. ...

The Albino African Black Clawed Frog is a fully aquatic species of frog originating from the west coast of Africa. It makes for a fascinating pet. Both albinos and regular Black Clawed Frogs can...

So you have just returned from an incredible family trip to Sea World, and your kids, as well as your husband, are now dying to own a shark. Maybe you just have always been fascinated (like most...

Most people don't know it, but grasshoppers make great pets! It once was an ancient practice in China to keep a grasshopper as a pet, but it has enjoyed a resurgence recently, not only in China...

Hermit crabs are social creatures and make good family pets. If properly cared for, hermit crabs can live for 6 to 15 years. There are some essential items that you will need to have in order to...

Newts are small salamanders that spend part of their time in water. They have different habits and life-sustaining needs. Caring for a newt requires creating a safe environment for them within the...

FAIR WARNING: Hermit crabs are highly addictive pets!!!! We bit the bullet and bought us a couple hermit crab kits for Christmas, and nearly a year later, I've managed to talk two other households...

Selling a pet hermit crab does not have to be a hassle. Check your hermit crab for illness or injury before selling. Ensure that your hermit crab goes to the best possible home you can find to...

Even in the cleanest hermit crab tanks, mites may appear to feast on the free supply of food and water and lay eggs in the humid environment. Soon the tank is infested. There is only one way to...

A hermit crab is a great pet to own. It lives in a small tank where you can watch it climb, dig and crawl around. While a hermit crab is a low maintenance pet, it does require more care than most...

Providing your pet hermit crab a proper habitat is essential for keeping the crab healthy and happy. You should create a home that has enough space for the crab to satisfy all of its natural...