Lianne's Exotic Pets Blog April 2008 Archive

Leopard Geckos: the Substrate Debate
One of the most confusing issues for new gecko owners it the type of substrate to use. Opinions on safety of various substrates and what to use can vary ... Read More

Wednesday April 30, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Building Outdoor Pens for Box Turtles
Box turtles are one of the reptiles that has fared poorly in the pet trade. In the past they were often mistaken for easy-to-care-for pets that could be kept ... Read More

Wednesday April 30, 2008 | permalink | comments (2)

Pet Rats and Urine Marking
Some owners are perplexed about their pet rats leaving little drops of urine around when they are out exploring. Why do rats do this? Find out here.

Tuesday April 29, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Review - Super Pet Fuzz-E-Floor
Frustrated by the limitations of the second story of my homemade rat cage, I decided to try replacing the second floor with a Fuzz-E-Floor. Basically, I had a wire ... Read More

Monday April 28, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Are Snakes Bothered by Loud Noises?
A fairly common misconception is that snakes do not hear and therefore are not bothered by loud noises. Find out whether this is true (and whether you should move ... Read More

Tuesday April 22, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Finding a Pet Sitter
Thinking about this year's holiday travel plans, I am faced with the decision about what to do with all the pets this year. When you have exotic pets, finding ... Read More

Monday April 21, 2008 | permalink | comments (1)

A Reader Asks: Can I Keep Fire Bellied Toads and Fire Bellied Newts in the Same Tank?
On the surface, it may appear that fire bellied toads and fire bellied newts could share a tank as they have relatively similar needs (except that the toads need a ... Read More

Thursday April 17, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

What You Need Before You Get a Pet Hamster
Before you decide to bring home a hamster, make a special trip to get everything you'll need to take care of your hamster. Get everything set up and ready, ... Read More

Wednesday April 16, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Argentinian Black and White Tegus
Argentinian black and white tegus are large lizards that require a serious commitment. However, among tegus and other large lizards, Argentinian tegus are quite docile and easy to tame ... Read More

Monday April 14, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Pot Bellied Pigs - What to Expect
Pot bellied pigs enjoyed a surge in popularity a few years ago, but their popularity declined a bit once people realized that they weren't all that miniature. Still, pigs ... Read More

Sunday April 13, 2008 | permalink | comments (1)

Grooming Your Pet Ferret
Ferrets do not require a whole lot of care in this area, but there are a few things you should be doing regularly. "Grooming your Ferret" bathing (including ... Read More

Saturday April 12, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Ball Pythons
If you are new to snakes, you might want to consider a ball python. They are gorgeous, but lack the size and power of some of the larger, less ... Read More

Saturday April 12, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Feeding Hermit Crabs
Hermit crabs in the wild are omnivores, eating a bit of everything. Feeding them in captivity is fairly easy, especially with a commercial hermit crab diet as the base of ... Read More

Tuesday April 8, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Litter Training Rabbits
Did you know that most rabbits take pretty well to litter training? Litter training not only helps keep the cage cleaner but makes it possible to have them out and ... Read More

Monday April 7, 2008 | permalink | comments (1)

Leopard Gecko Care
Leopard geckos are one of the most popular lizard pets, and for good reason. They are easier to care for than many other lizards (including other gecko species) and ... Read More

Sunday April 6, 2008 | permalink | comments (2)

Bumblefoot in Rats
Bumblefoot ("ulcerative pododermatitis") is a complex problem seen in pet rats and a few other species. Prevention is the best bet, but is not always easy as some rats ... Read More

Thursday April 3, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)