Articles Index
Red Eared Slider Care - Tank and Supplies
Red eared sliders are not difficult to care for, but it is important to choose a tank that is big enough, and provide sufficient water, a basking area, water filtration, and appropriate heat and light in order to keep your turtle happy and healthy.
Finding a Lost Hamster
Tips on finding and recapturing a lost hamster.
American Green Tree Frogs as Pets
An introduction to American green tree frogs as pets and their care in captivity.
Frogs as Pets
Keeping frogs as pets - pros and cons, what to consider before choosing a frog, good frog species for beginners, and links to care sheets.
Pacman Frogs (Ornate Horned Frogs) as Pets
An introduction to pacman frogs (also known as ornate horned frogs, Argentinian horned frogs and bell horned frogs) and basic housing and feeding of these large frogs.
African Clawed Frogs as Pets
Information about african clawed frogs as pets and how to care for them as pets.
White's Tree Frog
Introduction to White's tree frogs, and what you need to know about caring for pet White's tree frogs.
Oriental Fire Bellied Toads
Introduction to oriental fire bellied toads and their care as pets.
Exotic Pets Returned to the Wild
Releasing exotic pets to the wild is cruel, and potentially damaging to other animals. Don't do it!
Lizards as Pets
About keeping lizards as pets, including choosing the right lizard and some basic but important care concepts.
About Turtles and Tortoises
What to consider before deciding on a turtle or tortoises, and a collection of other resources from About.
Care of Pet Hamsters - Feeding
Advice on proper feeding of pet hamsters.
Axolotls as Pets
An introduction to the unusual and exotic axolotl, including basic housing and care information.
The Problem With Pet Monkeys
A look at the reasons monkeys can be very challenging and difficult pets.
Chinchillas and Dust Baths
The importance of dust baths for chinchillas, and how to provide the dust bath.
Chinchilla Cages
Information on choosing a cage for your chinchilla and how to set it up for your chinchilla's comfort
Feeding Chinchillas
Chinchillas have sensitive digestive systems and must be fed a high quality food designed for the specific needs of chinchillas. In addition, they should have fresh hay for roughage, and there are a few treats that you can also give on a limited basis.
Toys for Chinchillas
A good selection of toys and activities will help keep your pet chinchillas active, happy and healthy. Chinchillas also like exploring outside of their cages, but this requires careful chinchilla-proofing.
Submitting Photos to the Exotic Pets Photo Gallery
How to submit your photos by email to be included in the exotic pets photo gallery.
A Ferret in the Family
A discussion of negative publicity about ferrets and whether ferrets can be good family pets
Tarantulas as Pets
What you need to know before getting a tarantula, and choosing a pet tarantula
Ferret Facts
Information about keeping ferrets as pets, including a care guide and some facts about ferrets.
Pet Loss and Grief
Losing a pet is never easy no matter what kind of pet you have, and online resources and support groups can help you cope with the death of a pet.
Exotic Pet Names
Browse through a list of reader-submitted pet names for pigs.
Snakes as Pets
Thinking about a pet snake? Learn about what you should consider before deciding on a snake as a pet, good snakes for beginners, and some basic care requirements of pet snakes.