Care Guides for a Variety of Exotic Pets
By Adrienne Kruzer, RVT, About.com Guide
A-Z Animals - 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!