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

This may not be an exotic pets issue, but it is an issue near and dear to my heart. The US government is trying to pass modifications to the ... Read More

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

"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

Photo © 2006 Lianne McLeod, Licensed to About.com, Inc. I came across this nifty idea the other day, and thought it was such a simple and neat idea that I had ... Read More

The science of ferret nutrition has come a long way in the past few years, and how there are a number of premium ferret diets available. Ferrets have unique digestive ... Read More

Sounds a bit like something out of a horror movie, but I am having a hard time imagining any of this actually happening, to be honest. According to ... Read More

Bearded DragonsPhoto © 2006 Lianne McLeod, Licensed to About.com, Inc. Reptiles in the pet trade may stressed and sometimes ill as a result of conditions they experienced before being obtained by ... Read More

Hamsters can be good escape artists, and they also get lost for a variety of other reasons. They are pretty good at finding a cozy hiding spot and staying ... Read More

Occasionally hermit crabs will lose a leg or claw, and while it isn't a death sentence, it is a sign that you need to carefully evaluate your crab care techniques ... Read More

These active little pets need a cage designed with their needs in mind. Very active little critters, sugar gliders absolutely need room to climb and jump, so a cage ... Read More

I still cannot comprehend how on earth anyone ever came up with the idea to give away live animals as prizes at fairs. I just can't imagine sending a child ... Read More

During the last Olympic games I got caught up in the spirit and went back through years of photos submissions and selected a few that embody the spirit of the ... Read More

Though summer weather hasn't really arrived in my part of the world yet, we've had a couple of days just warm enough to remind me that it is time to ... Read More

Leopard geckos are one of the best choices for beginning reptile keepers. Numerous other species of gecko are also found in the pet trade, but not all are easy ... Read More

Sometimes, it might be necessary for you to take your rabbit on a long drive in the car. For family vacations, your rabbit will probably be happier with a pet ... Read More

I've always thought of gerbils as under rated when it comes to small rodents -- I've known lots of people with hamsters but few with gerbils. Gerbils are small social ... Read More

The first time I saw an axolotl I though it looked like some sort of aquatic alien life form. Actually, axolotls are simply unusual salamanders in that they typically ... Read More