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.

Wild saltwater hermit crabs live in the ocean or on the shore, but some species can be kept as pets. These nocturnal crustaceans feed on mussels, worms and dead plants. They carry a large shell on...

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...

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...

If you keep bees, it's important to maintain their food source year-round. This is especially true in autumn and winter, when flowers and their nectar are in shorter supply. You should also make...

The crane fly (Tipulidae) is the largest in the family of true flies. The crane fly's habitat ranges from aquatic to terrestrial, meaning from water to land. The crane fly has a long body with two...

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...

A manatee is a large, gray, aquatic animal. It is related to the elephant. Often called a "gentle giant," they are slow-moving creatures. In fact, they move so slowly that they often have algae...

In the wild, a hummingbird's diet consists mostly of flower nectar and small, soft insects. However, more people are taking an interest in the diminutive avian and putting out hummingbird feeders...

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...

Hermit crabs are fun, entertaining pets. They do not carry any diseases, do not require much space, do not smell. Though they live up to 20 years in the wild, they often die much earlier in...

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

As the thermometer rises, these easy and inexpensive tips will help your pet bunnies stay cool in the summer heat. Following these tips will keep them happy and safe!

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...

Hermit crabs need to have their habitat cleaned thoroughly once a month to prevent mites. This is how I wash the sand and reuse it, month after month.

Sponges, also known as poriferans, belong to the phylum Porifera. This type of animal is believed to date back to the late Precambrian period, about 500 million years ago, and today there are...

The Australian platypus is an odd mammal with an otter-like body, duck-like bill, webbed feet and beaver-like tail. Platypuses live on land and feed in water, where swimming is easy. The animal...

The Simpson Desert lies in Australia. Despite the harsh conditions, many animals have evolved in such a way that they can strive here. The most common types of animals in this desert are small...

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...

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...

Like humans, lobsters require oxygen to live. They obtain this oxygen from the seawater in which they live. How much oxygen they consume depends on the temparature of the water. As the water's...

Recently my 19 year old daughter acquired (read-mom got stuck with) a new pet Iguana. She had been talking about it for a while but as she was only working part time I knew she could not afford...

Newts are aquatic salamanders. The most common newt indigenous to North America is the Eastern Newt (Notophthalmus viridescens). But you will often find newts in pet stores (typically a Chinese...

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...

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

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...

The blood scent is one of the strongest attractants in the animal kingdom, and for sharks it is no different. They have the ability to detect the scent of blood even in very tiny quantities from...

Although surrounded by water, whales do not drink it. Like other mammals, whales from the smallest dolphin to the massive blue whale need fresh water. But, with the exception of some species of...

As with fish, the mouth of a stingray draws in water constantly, which flows back on the gills and is expelled through slits in the bottom of the ray's body. Gills are organs located on either...

Hermit crabs need their gills to be moistened in order to breath. Therefore, keeping their cage properly humid and providing them with fresh water deep enough for submersion is key to keeping...

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...

Bats are beautiful and mysterious and many people wonder about keeping them as pets as an exotic addition to any house. However, due to their wild nature, most bats kept in captivity live less...

A vivarium is a wonderful and decorative piece that can add beauty to any space. To put together a vivarium, you can use a variety of items that are found in nature. Soil, plants, water, moss and...

A soap and water mix is a nontoxic way to kill ants. It doesn’t penetrate their bodies like chemical insecticides, rather it causes them to drown. When soap is added to water, it puts a...

There are many different kinds of ants including grease ants, carpenter ants and fire ants. Most people, however, are most bothered by the above three. These ants can be bothersome, dirty and...

If you're looking for an easy to care for inexpensive pet, then a Leopard Gecko is the correct choice for you. Not only can they survive with even the most simple-minded owners, but they are...

Learn what preparatory steps to take to condition the water for pet hermit crabs in this free instructional how to video.

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...

Skunks can make great pets. But like any pet, they have to be bathed, groomed and taken care of.

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...

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...

Maintaining a high humidity level in your hermit crabs' habitat is essential for their health and well being. Hermit crabs have gills to breathe, and you must keep the gills moist so they can work...

A weekly bath removes debris from the claws and shell of your pet hermit crab. Bathing is a way for kids to participate in the care of their crab. It also encourages your hermit crab to become...

For hermit crabs, constant access to water is vital. Hermit crabs require both fresh and salt water to stay healthy and happy. Tap water contains chlorine and other chemicals that can be harmful...

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.

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...

It is amazing that river otters can survive in captivity for approximately twenty five years and only fifteen years in the wild. These fury creatures are hunted by foxes, wolves, raptors and...

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...

Bathing a pet opossum can be tricky. Opossums aren't used to baths in water, and prefer to keep themselves clean in dust, much like chinchillas. Preparing a dust bath will allow your opossum to...

Elephants require specialized care on a tremendous scale. From their feed to their skin care to their enormous need for water, only trained personnel should care for elephants. The U.S. highly...