Salmonella and Pet Rodents
Sunday May 28, 2006
The risks of Salmonella in pet reptiles has been well documented and has become a familiar warning (see "Salmonella in Reptiles" and "Illegal Sale of Turtle Hatchlings" for some background). ... Read More
Raising Tadpoles
Thursday May 25, 2006
Watching tadpoles undergo the transformation to frogs is quite an amazing experience. However, there are a few things to keep in mind if you are going to try this ... Read More
Top Ten Cages for Rats
Wednesday May 24, 2006
For your pet rat, the larger the cage the better. To prevent injuries, the cage's wire spacing is important as well. The cages listed here meet the basic requirements for ... Read More
Releasing Exotics a Growing Concern in Florida
Friday May 19, 2006
At least one county in Florida is now considering a ban on the sale of iguanas and pythons. This is in response to the growing concern over wild populations of ... Read More
Owners Fight to Keep Kitty...
Friday May 19, 2006
The twist is that "Kitty" is a 400 pound lion. Fox News reports that in Melvin, Kentucky, Kitty's owners are waiting to see if a county ordinance would be ... Read More
How to Tell if Your Bird is Sick
Thursday May 18, 2006
Like many exotic pets, birds are experts at hiding illness. This is a way they avoid showing weakness to enemies in the wild, but it makes it difficult to ... Read More
Tasty Bird Treats
Thursday May 11, 2006
You might want to consider sharing some of the healthy foods you eat with your bird. Not only will your bird consider these foods a yummy treat, they will ... Read More
Aquatic Turtles and Outdoor Ponds.
Thursday May 11, 2006
Since garden ponds have become more popular, more turtle owners seem to be wondering about putting turtles in a backyard pond. There is little doubt that with a favorable ... Read More
Dingoes and Cane Toads
Tuesday May 9, 2006
How are one of the most successful invasive species of all time and one of the most misunderstood canines related? Well, an Australian dog trainer named Sarah Fyffe is ... Read More