Pot Bellied Pigs as Pets
Tuesday January 29, 2008
Pot bellied pigs became quite popular a few years ago, but I think their popularity waned a bit when people realized that the word "miniature" that was often added to ... Read More
Rabbit Heath FAQ
Tuesday January 29, 2008
Hairball prevention, finding a good vet, advice on spaying and neutering, cecoptropes: information on all these topics can be found in the Rabbit Health FAQ.
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Why Goats and Not Sheep?
Friday January 25, 2008
A reader recently asked me this, and she makes a good point. Many moons ago, I wrote about goats as a companion species after coming across an article about ... Read More
My Homemade Pet Rat Cage
Thursday January 24, 2008
After many modifications and changes I am reasonably happy with the rat cage we built. On the plus side, it is a roomy cage (even after I shortened it ... Read More
Common Mistakes of New Exotic Pet Owners
Monday January 21, 2008
Choosing an exotic pet requires careful consideration and the decision to bring home an exotic pet should never be made on impulse. Eight important things to consider before bringing ... Read More
Fossil Remains of One Ton Rodent Discovered
Thursday January 17, 2008
Now that's a big rodent! Discovery News reports on the discovery of the fossil remains of a giant rodent that would have roamed the swamplands of South America around ... Read More
Chinchillas and Cats
Wednesday January 16, 2008
"I have a cat -- can I get a chinchilla?" was a question I received via email. My answer was somewhat non-committal since it depends an awful lot on the ... Read More
Neat Hermit Crab Hygrometer and Thermometer Combination
Wednesday January 9, 2008
When I was in the market for a new hygrometer for my hermit crabs (a hygrometer measures relative humidity), I decided to get a new thermometer too and went looking ... Read More
Surge in Popularity of Pet Rats in Russia
Wednesday January 9, 2008
It seems that pet rats are in demand these days in Russia (see news item from BBC News). This time it's not due to the movie Ratatouille, but ... Read More
Buying an Exotic Pet Online? Beware...
Wednesday January 9, 2008
For some of the more uncommon exotic pets, buying online may be an option you look at since it can be hard to find a local breeder or broker. ... Read More
Ball Pythons
Monday January 7, 2008
Ball pythons are a good choice for owners new to keeping constricting snakes since they do not get as large as some other constictors. They are generally quite docile ... Read More
Insects and Spiders 101
Monday January 7, 2008
Photo © 2006 Lianne McLeod, Licensed to About.com, Inc.
Insects and spiders are fascinating pets.
While they are not for everyone, there is no doubt that they are quiet, clean and compact ... Read More
White Lined Geckos (Skunk Geckos)
Wednesday January 2, 2008
I haven't seen any white lined geckos (Gekko vittatus)at my local pet stores yet, though I hear they are being spotted more frequently. They are joining the crested gecko ... Read More
Exotic Pets A to Z
Wednesday January 2, 2008
Veiled Chameleon Photo © 2006 Lianne McLeod, Licensed to About.com, Inc.
Ever wonder about the best way to find all the articles on this site for various types of exotic pet? ... Read More
Thinking About a Pet Wolfdog?
Wednesday January 2, 2008
Sharing your life with a wolfdog can be a bit of a challenge, especially as the percentage of wolf in the mix gets higher. Wolfy behavior makes training and ... Read More