Raising mealworms for your exotic pet - Exotic Pets
Raising food for your exotic pet can save you money and end those last minute trips to the pet store. Raising mealworms is inexpensive, fun, and easy to do. Mealworm farming is also educational. There are a few supplies you will need to start ... [... more]
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Common Zoonotic Diseases - Exotic Pets
According to recent research from the American Pet Products Manufacturers Association 63% of households in the U.S. own a pet. The survey states that U.S. citizens own 73 million dogs, 90 million cats, 148 million fish, 16 million birds, 11 ... [... more]
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Mistaken for Animal Abuse - Exotic Pets
Allow me to caveat this article by saying if an animal is abused, I sincerely hope someone will speak up and protect the animal. Unfortunately many well-intentioned individuals - as well as some not well-intentioned - make assumptions regarding ... [... more]
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Snakes for Beginners - Exotic Pets
If you're thinking of getting a pet snake, you may be wondering where to start. There are a few species that are generally easier to care for, and are recommended as "starter snakes". Of course, as with many things, if you ask different people, [... more]
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Disaster Planning for Exotic Pets - Exotic Pets
The pet planning disaster wisdom used to be to leave your animals with a few days worth of food and water in a protected area like a bathroom. Hurricane Andrew (Florida 1992) and Hurricane Katrina (Louisana 2005) demonstrated that the old wisdom ... [... more]
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Holiday Pet Safety - Exotic Pets
It's that time of year again! People everywhere are starting to prepare for Halloween, perhaps thinking about traveling or having company for the holidays. While this is a very festive time of year it's also a prime time for your pet to be ... [... more]
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Exotic Pets - The African Fat Tailed Gecko - Exotic Pets
I have always been partial to companion animals that interact with their humans versus being a curiosity tucked away in a tank or cage. There is something awe-inspiring and just plain "cool" about having a lizard creeping up your hand and arm [... more]
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Exotic Pets - The Miniature Pot-Belly Pig - Exotic Pets
The miniature pot-bellied pig has been around for about 4 million years. Its heyday as an exotic pet in the United States was about 20 years ago. However, there are still some avid fans (and owners) of this incredible creature. The word miniature ... [... more]
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African Spur Thigh Tortoise (Sulcata) - Exotic Pets
The African spur thigh tortoise (Sulcata) was given its name because of the characteristic "spurs" the tortoise has on its legs which are present from hatching. Spur thighs are a common pet tortoise and are usually captive bred for the pet [... more]
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Finches - Exotic Pets
Finches can be wonderful little pets. Many of the species can be kept in pairs or groups, using either same sex birds or both sexes. Their colourful feathers, cheerful chirping and constant movement can bring a smile to most peoples' ... [... more]
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The Wallaby - Exotic Pets
Wallabies are marsupials found in Australia, New Zealand, and nearby regions. The wallaby is a member of the kangaroo family. There are over 30 types of wallaby in the wild. The size of wallabies ranges from 18 inches (Tammar wallaby) to about 3 ... [... more]
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1. How many hours per day will my animal be in this cage?
Would you stick a 5 year old child in a washing machine box for a third or all of his life with a bowl of food, water, and a toy? What do you think would happen if you did? Would he become neurotic? Would his muscles atrophy? When you buy a cage ... [... more]
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