Holidays & Exotic Pets - Exotic Pets
Christmas decorations are already starting to line the store shelves. Christmas and other holidays can be very stressful for humans. It is even more so for animals. There are more people around, different smells, and decorations. Many times the ... [... more]
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Exotic Pets as Gifts - Exotic Pets
There's nothing quite as heart-warming as seeing your child's eyes on Christmas morning when they see the gift of a new pet waiting for them. Cute puppies popping out of packages, ducklings waddling around the tree, a snake curled up in a tank ... [... more]
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Tarantulas - Exotic Pets
Tarantulas are not your typical companion animal. A good first experience with a pet tarantula can, however, lead to a life long love affair with these creepy crawly animals of scary movie fame. The key is doing the research beforehand and being ... [... more]
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Zoonotic Infections - Plague - Exotic Pets
You may vaguely remember "The Plague" or "The Black Death" as something you read about in High School. The plague is still around today. You may hear more about plague as a bioterrorism threat than a zoonotic infection, but a couple [... more]
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Project Golden Frog
Is it in your best interest as an exotic pet owner to become involved in a conservation group, club, or association? Every organization has a "mission". Many times the mission of the organization is in your best interest. Obviously there are [... more]
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Exotic Pet Identification - Exotic Pets
One night in the summer of 1983 I was sitting in the living room with my boyfriend watching a movie. We let his ferret out to run around and explore the living room. His sister went out on a date; his dad ran out to the store. When the movie was ... [... more]
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Interview with Author Bob Tarte - Exotic Pets
I had the pleasure of speaking recently with author Bob Tarte. We discussed his book 'Enslaved by Ducks', his upcoming book 'Fowl Weather', and a variety of other tidbits about his life with exotic pets. The interview began with Bob telling me ... [... more]
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Loud Pets & Neighbors - Exotic Pets
Spent any time in a chat room lately? Belong to a pet newsgroup? If so, you have probably seen at least one story about someone being raided by a legal entity (animal control, Fish & Wildlife, etc.) and the animals confiscated. Many times the ... [... more]
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Natural Pest Control for Exotic Pets - Exotic Pets
Animals are more sensitive to chemicals and smells than humans. Many of the household pest control products we use can literally kill our animals. You can create some simple home remedies for pest control that do not endanger your animals and ... [... more]
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Thrifty Exotic Pet Treats instead of Trash - Exotic Pets
One thing that annoys and frustrates anyone who cooks is finding bugs in their grains (flour, rice, cereal, etc). Red flour beetles, flour beetles, sawtooth grain beetles, cabinet beetles, granary weevil, and rice weevils can all be found in ... [... more]
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Safety When Visiting a Breeder - Exotic Pets
When it comes to buying an exotic pet breeders are usually a good route to examine. Before visiting a breeder and purchasing an animal ensure the breeder is up to snuff and you are prepared. When it comes to buying an exotic pet breeders are ... [... more]
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Unwanted Exotic Pets - Exotic Pets
Your child came home from college with a tortoise. You inherited a parrot. Your aunt thought your child would enjoy an iguana for their birthday. Your child's teacher is retiring and elected your child to be permanent caretaker of the class ... [... more]
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