Hamsters are commonly found in pet stores (often in large quantities!), and it can be hard to pick one! Assuming you have already figured out if you want a ... Read More

We are in the early stages of knowing a lot about this virus, but the availability of testing for this virus now means that increasing numbers of these infections are ... Read More

A reader asks "Do Turtle Shells Peel?" Just like turtles sometimes shed their skin, the scutes on their shells may also be shed. However, there are some situations ... Read More

Mice can make interesting and funny pets. Small and undemanding, they are easy to care for, but on the downside they do not live very long and are sometimes ... Read More

Ferrets are wonderful pets -- they are compact and quiet, yet very social, active and extremely playful. Owning a ferret is not a commitment to be taken lightly though ... Read More

It's hard to believe how quickly the holiday season is sneaking up on us! If you are shopping for someone who keeps pet reptiles and amphibians, here are some ... Read More

ScienceCastle.com, in conjunction with Seascapes (a pet shop in Mountain Vew, CA), is offering a live, interactive web cast about pet snakes. Seascapes will show a variety of snakes ... Read More

It seems that a television commercials featuring a cartoon tortoise using a jet pack may have inspired a terrible prank in the UK: it seems somebody taped a firework ... Read More

Photo of Darcy © Kendyl Reis Feeding your pet gerbil is quite simple as long as you use a good quality gerbil food as a basic and add a little ... Read More

There are many cages available for hamsters, but there are also many factors to consider when choosing a cage for your Syrian hamster (which have different requirements than dwarf hamsters). ... Read More

When I first got my rats, I splurged on some fabric play tunnels and hammocks, knowing they would probably get chewed up in fairly short order. The hammock has ... Read More

Cedar and pine shavings are a commonly available pet care product, but can be harmful to the pets for which they are intended. Certainly, it is advisable to avoid ... Read More

Like other animals popularized by cute movies, the demand for pet rats seems to have increased quite dramatically since the release of Ratatouille (see news item from Reuters Canada). ... Read More