Exotic Pet Names Browse through a list of reader-submitted pet names for prairie dogs Turtle Terminology A glossary of terms related to turtles and tortoises including some anatomical terms. Fire Bellied Newts as Pets Information about keeping fire bellied newts as pets, including a look at Japanese and Chinese or Oriental fire bellied newts Axolotls as Pets An introduction to the unusual and exotic axolotl, including basic housing and care information. Tanks for Pet Salamanders and Newts Setting up a terrestrial, semi-aquatic, or aquatic tank for pet salamanders and newts. Tiger Salamanders as Pets Introduction to keeping tiger salamanders as pets and information on caring for them in both the larval and adult form. Salamanders and Newts - Tank Types A quick summary of the type (terrestrial, semi aquatic, or aquatic) of tank set-up required by different types of salamanders and newts. Salamander Housing Tips for setting up an aquatic or semi aquatic tank for salamander, newts, and frogs. Scorpion Species Guide A guide to suitable species for the beginner scorpion keeper, along with species to avoid. Scorpion Anatomy A very quick introduction to scorpion anatomy - the parts owners should stay away from! Rabbit Coat Colors A general description of the wide array of rabbit coat colors. Constricting Snakes What you need to know about keeping large constricting snakes (boas and pythons) as pets. Nail Trims Tips about doing nail trims on pets, including a diagram of where the nail should be cut. Gerbils as Pets Tips about handling gerbis and some steps you can take to tame gerbils and get them used to being held. About Birds as Pets Collection of recources from About.com about keeping birds as pets. About Salamanders and Newts as Pets Collection of recources from About.com about keeping salamanders and newts as pets. Pet Names Alphabetical list of all the exotic pet names submitted by our readers. Exotic Pets 101 Information about keeping and caring for exotic pets for beginner. Fiddler Crabs as Pets Information on fiddler crabs and how to keep them as pets, including setting up a tank appropriate for fiddler crabs. Rasing Crickets for Food The advantages of keeping and raising crickets as food for your pet, and information on gut loading them before feeding them to your pet. Insects and Spiders 101 A guice to choosing an insect or spider as a pet. Feeding Your Ferret A guide to feeding your ferret with advice on reading labels and some recommended diets. Top Ten Reasons Ferrets Make Good Pets Reasons that ferrets can make excellent pets. King Snakes and Milk Snakes An introduction tot he closely related king and milk snakes, and how to choose a healthy snake. Alpacas An introduction to alpacas as companion animals. |