| Featured Articles - 2001 | |
12/18/01 - Skunks as Pets
The basics of skunks for anyone wondering about keeping a skunk as a pet.
12/12/01 - Top 5 Books About Ferret Care
Five books that are great for potential ferret owners, new ferret owners, and even experienced owners.
11/27/01 - Top 3 Books About Iguana Care
Three books that offer practical, accurate advice on keeping iguanas as pets.
11/19/01 - Top Ten Gifts for Rabbits
Ten great cage furnishings and toys to kkep your rabbit happy!
11/12/01 - Top Ten Gifts for Guinea Pig Owners
Ten great gift items sure to be appreciated by the guinea pig owner on your gift list.
10/26/01 - Leopard Gecko Care
Information on leopard gecko care, including basic characteristics and a brief introduction to specifics of caring for them.
10/12/01 - Quick Guide to Guinea Pigs
Basic information on guinea pigs as pets, including what to consider before choosing guinea pigs, what to look for in setting up a cage, and diet information.
9/27/01 - Hungry Herps - Review
Find out about the features of "Hungry Herps," a detailed and thorough software package designed to track the husbandry of your reptiles and amphibians, as well as related expenses and income.
9/12/01 - HSUS on Reptiles
If the Humane Society of the United States were to get its way, reptiles would be banned from the pet trade. If you own reptiles, you should read what they are saying.
08/28/01 - Oriental Fire Bellied Toads
These small brightly colored toads are active, readily available, and suitable for beginners.
08/17/01 - Book Review - "Wolfdogs A-Z"
A review of Nicole Wilde's book "Wolfdogs A-Z: Behavior, Training and More," which is a must read for any wolfdog owner.
08/06/01 - Specky's Cage
Specky, my new rabbit, has a home made cage that is quite spacious and was specially designed to be easy to clean.
07/24/01 - The Problem With Primates
Should monkeys be kept as pets? Here are some reasons they do not make good pets.
07/18/01 - African Clawed Frogs
These medium sized frogs with huge back legs make an interesting pet that is easy to care for and good for beginners.
07/07/01 - Finding a Pet Sitter
When you have exotic pets, finding someone to care for them while you go away on vacation or business can be a real challenge. Here are some tips on finding and using a pet sitter for your exotics.
06/25/01 - Gerbil Quiz
Test your knowledge of gerbils and their care with our gerbil quiz.
06/15/01 - Chinchilla Playtime
Providing a selection of toys and activities for your chinchilla will
help keep him or her active and healthy.
06/05/01 - Boa Constrictors
While not the best choice for beginners, boa constrictors are a beautiful
and generally docile snake.
05/25/01 - Pacman Frogs
A big frog (with an appetite to match). Find out what it takes to care
for a pacman frog.
05/15/01 - Toys for Ferrets
Few pets can amuse you with their antics like a ferret. Here are some
ideas for toys to help keep your ferrets interested in play time!
05/04/01 - Reptiles - Light and Heat
For many reptiles, the provision of appropriate light and heat is vital
to their health. Find out why, and some options for providing the right
conditions in this article.
04/24/01 - African Dormice
African dormice, which are sometimes called micro squirrels in the
pet trade, are increasing in popularity. Find out about about them here.
04/13/01 - Stick Insects
Find out why stick insects make a fascinating insect pet, as well as
how to care for the Indian (laboratory) stick insect.
04/04/01 - Book Review - "Iguanas for
Dummies"
A review of Melissa Kaplan's book "Iguanas for Dummies." Find
out why every iguana owner should consider adding this book to their library.
03/24/01 - Finding a Pet Skunk
While finding a skunk breeder is sometimes difficult, with patience
you can find a good breeder and the skunk of your dreams.
03/14/01 - Guinea Pig Care Guide
A guide to the care of this lovely small mammal that makes a good family
pet.
03/04/01 - Care of Corn Snakes
Introduction to the corn snake as a pet, and information on the care
of corn snakes.
02/24/01 - Rabbit Care Guide
The basics of rabbits as pets and a collection of resources on caring
for your rabbit.
02/16/01 - Fire Bellied Newts
An introduction to Chinese and Japanese fire bellied newts, and information
on care and feeding.
02/09/01 - Book Review: "Ferrets
for Dummies"
A review of "Ferrets for Dummies" by Kim Schilling - a good choice
for any ferret owner or potential owner.
01/30/01 - Toys for Rabbits
A good selection of entertaining toys for your rabbit will help prevent
boredom and may curb destructive tendencies.
01/22/01 - Fiddler Crabs as Pets
Join me and my new crabs as I learn first hand about keeping fiddler
crabs as pets.
01/15/01 - The Problem with Wood Shavings
Cedar and pine shavings are a commonly available pet care product,
but can be harmful to the pets for which they are intended.
01/08/01 - Taming Iguanas
Iguanas can be a bit of a challenge to tame, but the effort is definitely
worth it!
01/01/01 - Jigsaw Puzzles
A collection of online jigsaw puzzles for you to solve. Have
fun!
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