Care Guides for a Variety of Exotic Pets
By Adrienne Kruzer, RVT, About.com Guide
Find out all about every kind of exotic pet you can imagine! From alligators and antlions to numerous wild animals and, well, there aren't any exotic pets that start with a "z". But everything you need to know about exotic pets can be found right here!
- African Dormice, Amphibians, Big Cats, Birds & Camelids
- Chinchillas, Crabs, Coati, Degus, Dingoes, Ferrets, & Foxes
- Gerbils, Goats, Guinea Pigs, Hamsters, Hedgehogs & Hybrid Cats
- Insects, Kinkajous, Kunekune, Mice, Opossums, & Prairie Dogs
- Primates, Pot Bellied Pigs, Rabbits, Rats, & Reptiles
- Raccoons, Skunks, Spiders, Squirrels, & Sugar Gliders
- Wallaroos, & Wolfdogs
African Dormice, Amphibians, Big Cats, Birds & Camelids
From claws that would shred any curtain to pets with hooves, these exotic pets are pretty darn diverse.
Chinchillas, Crabs, Coati, Degus, Dingoes, Ferrets, & Foxes
South American racoons, African dogs, weasels, and Russian experiments fill this group of exotic pets. Check them out!
Gerbils, Goats, Guinea Pigs, Hamsters, Hedgehogs & Hybrid Cats
Explore the worlds of rodents, hoof stock, and insectivores with this selection of exotic pets.
Insects, Kinkajous, Kunekune, Mice, Opossums, & Prairie Dogs
Learn about those creepy crawlies, more rodents and the unique kinkajou. There's something for everyone here!
Primates, Pot Bellied Pigs, Rabbits, Rats, & Reptiles
Capuchins, pigs and lizards are just a sampling of these exotic pets. Find out all about pets that are like babies and ones you can forget to feed for months.
Raccoons, Skunks, Spiders, Squirrels, & Sugar Gliders
What some think are wild animals, others keep in their houses and treat just like any other family member. Explore the world of tarantulas, gliders and skunks!
Wallaroos, & Wolfdogs
They're not kangaroos and they're not wolves. But they are exotic pets!