Exotic Pets: Most Popular Articles
These articles are the most popular over the last month.
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.
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.
Pot Bellied Pigs as Pets
A discussion of what to expect if you choos a pot bellied pig as a pet.
A discussion of what to expect if you choos a pot bellied pig as a pet.
Top 10 Bad Pets
A list of the top 10 animals that make bad pets.
A list of the top 10 animals that make bad pets.
Names for Pet Fish
Browse through a list of reader-submitted pet names for fish.
Browse through a list of reader-submitted pet names for fish.
Rabbit Care Guide
A guide to pet rabbits, including making the decision if a pet rabbit is right for you, choosing a healthy rabbit, and the proper care of a pet rabbit.
A guide to pet rabbits, including making the decision if a pet rabbit is right for you, choosing a healthy rabbit, and the proper care of a pet rabbit.
Hamster Care Hub
A guide to help you choose a hamster, care for a hamster, and handle a hamster.
A guide to help you choose a hamster, care for a hamster, and handle a hamster.
Aquatic Turtles as Pets
Information on keeping aquatic turtles as pets, including what to expect from a turtle and the level of care and commitment required to keep turtles as pets.
Information on keeping aquatic turtles as pets, including what to expect from a turtle and the level of care and commitment required to keep turtles as pets.
Red-Eared Slider Care
Red-eared sliders are one of the most common types of turtles found in the pet trade, but many owners are surprised by the amount of care they need. Here's what you should know about red-eared sliders before getting one, and a basic guide to their care.
Red-eared sliders are one of the most common types of turtles found in the pet trade, but many owners are surprised by the amount of care they need. Here's what you should know about red-eared sliders before getting one, and a basic guide to their care.
Guinea Pigs as Pets
Facts about guinea pigs, what to consider when choosing a guinea pig, finding and choosing a guinea pig, care of guinea pigs.
Facts about guinea pigs, what to consider when choosing a guinea pig, finding and choosing a guinea pig, care of guinea pigs.
Ball Pythons as pets
Basic information on ball pythons, including choosing a pet ball python, providing a proper cage, and feeding ball pythons.
Basic information on ball pythons, including choosing a pet ball python, providing a proper cage, and feeding ball pythons.
Raising Tadpoles
A general guide to the rearing of tadpoles, both wild harvested eggs and captive bred.
A general guide to the rearing of tadpoles, both wild harvested eggs and captive bred.
Feeding Red Eared Sliders
Answer in response to a question I am asked frequently about feeding red eared sliders, especially young turtles.
Answer in response to a question I am asked frequently about feeding red eared sliders, especially young turtles.
Chinchillas
Profile of chinchillas as pets, basic information about chinchillas and basic care information
Profile of chinchillas as pets, basic information about chinchillas and basic care information
Names for Pet Turtles
Browse through a list of reader-submitted pet names for turtles and tortoises.
Browse through a list of reader-submitted pet names for turtles and tortoises.
Fiddler Crabs as Pets
Information on fiddler crabs and how to keep them as pets, including setting up a tank appropriate for fiddler crabs.
Information on fiddler crabs and how to keep them as pets, including setting up a tank appropriate for fiddler crabs.
Lizards as Pets
About keeping lizards as pets, including choosing the right lizard and some basic but important care concepts.
About keeping lizards as pets, including choosing the right lizard and some basic but important care concepts.
Corn Snakes as Pets
Chossing a corn snake as a pet, with information on care of corn snakes.
Chossing a corn snake as a pet, with information on care of corn snakes.
Sugar Gliders as Pets
What you need to know if you are considering a sugar glider as a pet, including basic care information and links.
What you need to know if you are considering a sugar glider as a pet, including basic care information and links.
Names for Hamsters
Browse through a list of reader-submitted pet names for hamsters.
Browse through a list of reader-submitted pet names for hamsters.
Exotic Pet Laws
Not sure if it is legal to own the type of exotic pet you have or are looking to get in the state you live in? Find out the exotic pet laws in your state here.
Not sure if it is legal to own the type of exotic pet you have or are looking to get in the state you live in? Find out the exotic pet laws in your state here.
Raccoons as Pets
A look at the characteristics of raccoons and whether they make good pets
A look at the characteristics of raccoons and whether they make good pets
Names for Guinea Pigs
Browse through a list of reader-submitted pet names for guinea pigs.
Browse through a list of reader-submitted pet names for guinea pigs.
Snake Names
Browse through a list of reader-submitted pet names for snakes.
Browse through a list of reader-submitted pet names for snakes.
Reptiles for Beginners
Information for inexperienced owners looking for their first reptile, including four good reptiles for beginners
Information for inexperienced owners looking for their first reptile, including four good reptiles for beginners
Ferret Facts
Information about keeping ferrets as pets, including a care guide and some facts about ferrets.
Information about keeping ferrets as pets, including a care guide and some facts about ferrets.
Introduction to Pet Love Birds
Infomation about keeping lovebirds as pets, including basic characteristics and care of pet lovebirds.
Infomation about keeping lovebirds as pets, including basic characteristics and care of pet lovebirds.
Exotic Pets A to Z
Looking for information on a particular species? An index of all the types and species of exotic pets covered on About Exotic Pets.
Looking for information on a particular species? An index of all the types and species of exotic pets covered on About Exotic Pets.
Tortoises as Pets
An introdcution to tortoises as pets, including things to consider before committing to a pet toortoise, and links to species information.
An introdcution to tortoises as pets, including things to consider before committing to a pet toortoise, and links to species information.
King and Milk Snakes
An introduction tot he closely related king and milk snakes, and how to choose a healthy snake.
An introduction tot he closely related king and milk snakes, and how to choose a healthy snake.
Guinea Pig Behavior
An introduction to guinea pig behavior, including common vocalizations and other things guinea pigs do to communicate, to help with understanding guinea pig behavior.
An introduction to guinea pig behavior, including common vocalizations and other things guinea pigs do to communicate, to help with understanding guinea pig behavior.
Names for Pairs
Browse through a list of reader-submitted pet names for pairs of pets.
Browse through a list of reader-submitted pet names for pairs of pets.
Names for Pet Lizards
Browse through a list of reader-submitted pet names for lizards.
Browse through a list of reader-submitted pet names for lizards.
Wolfdogs as Pets
What you need to know about keeping wolfdogs as pets, including what you should consider before deciding on a wolfdog as a companion.
What you need to know about keeping wolfdogs as pets, including what you should consider before deciding on a wolfdog as a companion.
Names for Pet Pigs
Browse through a list of reader-submitted pet names for pigs.
Browse through a list of reader-submitted pet names for pigs.
Rats as Pets
What you need toknow about deciding on a rat as a pet - life span, size, and characteristics.
What you need toknow about deciding on a rat as a pet - life span, size, and characteristics.
Axolotls as Pets
An introduction to the unusual and exotic axolotl, including basic housing and care information.
An introduction to the unusual and exotic axolotl, including basic housing and care information.
Feeding Guinea Pigs
Guidelines for Feeding your guinea pig incluing meeting their vitamin c requirments.
Guidelines for Feeding your guinea pig incluing meeting their vitamin c requirments.
Feeding Pet Rabbits
A guide to properly feeding pet rabbits, who need ample roughage and fresh vegetables in their diets.
A guide to properly feeding pet rabbits, who need ample roughage and fresh vegetables in their diets.
Tarantulas as Pets
What you need to know before getting a tarantula, and choosing a pet tarantula
What you need to know before getting a tarantula, and choosing a pet tarantula
Fennec Foxes
Basic information on fennec foxes and keeping them as pets
Basic information on fennec foxes and keeping them as pets
Leopard Geckos as Pets
Introduction to leopard geckos and their care as pets.
Introduction to leopard geckos and their care as pets.
Names for Pet Birds
Browse through a list of reader-submitted names for pet birds.
Browse through a list of reader-submitted names for pet birds.
Bearded Dragons as Pets
An introduction to keeping bearded dragons as pets.
An introduction to keeping bearded dragons as pets.
Degus as Pets
About degus as pets, including basic care information.
About degus as pets, including basic care information.
Feeding Pet Rats
Components of a good diet for pet rats includes food designed for rats as well as some fresh healthy food choices.
Components of a good diet for pet rats includes food designed for rats as well as some fresh healthy food choices.
Big Cats as Pets
A look at the ready availability of big (non domestic) cats in the pet trade and the problems that can result when the reality of caring for a pet tiger or other large wild cat sets in.
A look at the ready availability of big (non domestic) cats in the pet trade and the problems that can result when the reality of caring for a pet tiger or other large wild cat sets in.
Emperor Scorpions
Introduction to scorpions as pets, with an emphasis on the care of the large emperor scorpion.
Introduction to scorpions as pets, with an emphasis on the care of the large emperor scorpion.
Pet Monkeys
A look at the reasons monkeys can be very challenging and difficult pets.
A look at the reasons monkeys can be very challenging and difficult pets.
Feeding Box Turtles
Appropriate foods for the captive diet of pet box turtles
Appropriate foods for the captive diet of pet box turtles
How Much to Feed Turtles
How much and mow often to feed red eared sliders and other aquatic turtles
How much and mow often to feed red eared sliders and other aquatic turtles
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.
Keeping frogs as pets - pros and cons, what to consider before choosing a frog, good frog species for beginners, and links to care sheets.
Sexing hamsters
How to tell the difference between male and female hamsters.
How to tell the difference between male and female hamsters.
Litter Training Rabbits
Advice on litter training pet rabbits, from choosing a litter to the steps to take to encourage rabbits to use the litter box both inside and outside their cage.
Advice on litter training pet rabbits, from choosing a litter to the steps to take to encourage rabbits to use the litter box both inside and outside their cage.
Hamster Baby Care
What you should do if your hamster unexpectedly has a litter of babies (pups).
What you should do if your hamster unexpectedly has a litter of babies (pups).
Chameleons as Pets
A look at the basic needs of pet chameleons including the type of cage set up required and feeding
A look at the basic needs of pet chameleons including the type of cage set up required and feeding
Sexing Snakes
It is not easy to tell the difference between male and female snakes and it is something you should get an experienced keeper or vet to show you.
It is not easy to tell the difference between male and female snakes and it is something you should get an experienced keeper or vet to show you.
Pet Rabbit Housing
What to consider when choosing a home for a house rabbit, including provided the right size of cage.
What to consider when choosing a home for a house rabbit, including provided the right size of cage.
Savannah Monitor
Care requirements for a pet savannah monitor.
Care requirements for a pet savannah monitor.
Fennec Foxes as Pets
A look at what an owner can expect from a pet fennec fox.
A look at what an owner can expect from a pet fennec fox.
Hamster Health
A quick guide to common health problems seen in pet hamsters.
A quick guide to common health problems seen in pet hamsters.
Choosing Exotic Pets for Kids
My picks for the best pets for kids with pros and cons.
My picks for the best pets for kids with pros and cons.
Rodents as Pets
A quick comparison of hamsters, gerbils, mice, rats, and guinea pigs, which are all common choices as family pets.
A quick comparison of hamsters, gerbils, mice, rats, and guinea pigs, which are all common choices as family pets.
Pet Prairie Dog
The pet prairie dog is a large affectionate rodent if handled as a baby. Find out more about these long-lived pets here.
The pet prairie dog is a large affectionate rodent if handled as a baby. Find out more about these long-lived pets here.
Green Anoles as Pets
of green anoles including setting up an appropriate tank and feeding.
of green anoles including setting up an appropriate tank and feeding.
Toys for Rabbits
Some ideas for inexpensive and creative toys for your pet rabbit.
Some ideas for inexpensive and creative toys for your pet rabbit.
Pet Canaries
An introduction to the pet canary and basic information on the care of pet canaries
An introduction to the pet canary and basic information on the care of pet canaries
Chinese Water Dragons
Information and facts about water dragons and basic care information.
Information and facts about water dragons and basic care information.
Turtles and Ponds
Information and tips about keeping aquatic turtles such as red eared sliders in outdoor ponds
Information and tips about keeping aquatic turtles such as red eared sliders in outdoor ponds
Guinea Pig Breeds
Description and picture of a peruvian guinea pig.
Description and picture of a peruvian guinea pig.
Keeping Turtle Tanks Clean
Let's face it, red eared sliders can be messy. Keeping their tanks clean and their water quality high can be a real challenge, but there are ways to make keeping the tank clean easier.
Let's face it, red eared sliders can be messy. Keeping their tanks clean and their water quality high can be a real challenge, but there are ways to make keeping the tank clean easier.
Pet Rabbit Names
Browse through a list of reader-submitted pet rabbit names starting with the letter A.
Browse through a list of reader-submitted pet rabbit names starting with the letter A.
Feeding Pet Hamsters
Advice on proper feeding of pet hamsters.
Advice on proper feeding of pet hamsters.
Care of Pet Rats
Information on caring for pet rats including setting up a rat cage, and providing toys and exercise, and feeding.
Information on caring for pet rats including setting up a rat cage, and providing toys and exercise, and feeding.
Pet Names - Alphabetical
Alphabetical list of all the exotic pet names submitted by our readers.
Alphabetical list of all the exotic pet names submitted by our readers.
Choosing a Rabbit
Rabbits can make lovely pets, but as always, having the right expectations is paramount to developing a strong bond with your pet. Find out characteristics and quirks of pet rabbits to help you decide if a pet rabbit is right for you.
Rabbits can make lovely pets, but as always, having the right expectations is paramount to developing a strong bond with your pet. Find out characteristics and quirks of pet rabbits to help you decide if a pet rabbit is right for you.
Keeping Pet Mantids
All about keeping mantids as pets inclduing housing and feeding of pet praying mantids.
All about keeping mantids as pets inclduing housing and feeding of pet praying mantids.
6 Things RES
Considering a pet red eared slider? There are a few things you should know about aquatic turtles before deciding if a red eared slider is the right pet for you.
Considering a pet red eared slider? There are a few things you should know about aquatic turtles before deciding if a red eared slider is the right pet for you.
Iguanas as Pets
What to expect from a pet iguana and links to some of the best iguana care information available online
What to expect from a pet iguana and links to some of the best iguana care information available online
Rabbit Communication
A quick guide to some of the things rabbits do to communicate and what they likely mean.
A quick guide to some of the things rabbits do to communicate and what they likely mean.
Feeding Pot Bellied Pigs
Information on the proper diet for pet pot bellied pigs
Information on the proper diet for pet pot bellied pigs
Box Turtles as Pets
An introduction to keeping box turtles as pets.
An introduction to keeping box turtles as pets.
Hedgehogs as Pets
A quick guide to hedgehogs as pets, and basic care information.
A quick guide to hedgehogs as pets, and basic care information.
Trim Your Rabbit's Nails
How to trim the nails of your rabbit.
How to trim the nails of your rabbit.
Pet Fox - Siberian
After over 50 years of selective breeding, the tame siberian pet fox is gaining in popularity for its looks and personality. Read more about these newly domesticated foxes.
After over 50 years of selective breeding, the tame siberian pet fox is gaining in popularity for its looks and personality. Read more about these newly domesticated foxes.
Goats as Pets
Some things to consider if you are thinking about getting a pet goat.
Some things to consider if you are thinking about getting a pet goat.
Rabbit Breeds
A listing of rabbit breeds recognized by the American Rabbit Breeder Association with a brief description for each including weight.
A listing of rabbit breeds recognized by the American Rabbit Breeder Association with a brief description for each including weight.
Grooming Pet Rabbits
Information on routine grooming of pet rabbits, and whether rabbits need baths.
Information on routine grooming of pet rabbits, and whether rabbits need baths.
Syrian Hamsters
A profile of the Syrian (golden, teddy bear, black bear) hamster.
A profile of the Syrian (golden, teddy bear, black bear) hamster.
Lost Hamsters
Tips on finding and recapturing a lost hamster.
Tips on finding and recapturing a lost hamster.
Veiled Chameleon
Information about veiled chameleons and their care in captivity.
Information about veiled chameleons and their care in captivity.
American Green Tree Frogs
An introduction to American green tree frogs as pets and their care in captivity.
An introduction to American green tree frogs as pets and their care in captivity.
Before getting a Guinea Pig
Guinea pigs can make lovely pets, but there are a few things you should know before getting a guinea pig
Guinea pigs can make lovely pets, but there are a few things you should know before getting a guinea pig
Crested Geckos
Information about the care of crested geckos.
Information about the care of crested geckos.
Molting or Dead
How to tell the difference between a molting hermit crab dead hermit crab
How to tell the difference between a molting hermit crab dead hermit crab
Tiger Salamanders
Introduction to keeping tiger salamanders as pets and information on caring for them in both the larval and adult form.
Introduction to keeping tiger salamanders as pets and information on caring for them in both the larval and adult form.
Blue Tongued Skinks
Keeping blue tongued skinks as pets - information and a guide to their care.
Keeping blue tongued skinks as pets - information and a guide to their care.
Sexing Red Eared Sliders
Determining if a red eared slider turtle is male or female: sexing red eared sliders
Determining if a red eared slider turtle is male or female: sexing red eared sliders
African Grey Parrots as Pets
Quick care guide for African grey parrots
Quick care guide for African grey parrots
Feeding Your Ferret
A guide to feeding your ferret with advice on reading labels and some recommended diets.
A guide to feeding your ferret with advice on reading labels and some recommended diets.
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.
The advantages of keeping and raising crickets as food for your pet, and information on gut loading them before feeding them to your pet.
Names for Goats
Browse through a list of reader-submitted pet names for goats.
Browse through a list of reader-submitted pet names for goats.
Names for Pet Ferrets
Browse through a list of reader-submitted pet names for ferrets, from A to M.
Browse through a list of reader-submitted pet names for ferrets, from A to M.
Cages for Guinea Pigs
Information on what to look for in a guinea pig cage and how to set up the cage for your guinea pig. Includes links to top cages to buy online and ideas for homemade cages
Information on what to look for in a guinea pig cage and how to set up the cage for your guinea pig. Includes links to top cages to buy online and ideas for homemade cages
Mice as Pets
Introduction to keeping fancy mice as pets, incluinding tips on choosing a pet mouse.
Introduction to keeping fancy mice as pets, incluinding tips on choosing a pet mouse.
Homemade Indoor Rabbit Cage
One idea for a homemade indoor rabbit cage that is roomy and fairly easy to clean.
One idea for a homemade indoor rabbit cage that is roomy and fairly easy to clean.
Jackson's Chameleon
Information about Jackson's chameleons and their care in captivity.
Information about Jackson's chameleons and their care in captivity.
Red Footed Tortoises
An introduction to the red foot tortoise and its care as a pet.
An introduction to the red foot tortoise and its care as a pet.
Leopard Tortoises
Profile of leopard tortoises and their care as pets.
Profile of leopard tortoises and their care as pets.
Guide to Geckos
A introduction to keeping geckos as pets, including links to more information on a variety of gecko species.
A introduction to keeping geckos as pets, including links to more information on a variety of gecko species.
Exotic Pet Names - B
Browse pet names submitted to the site beginning with the letter B.
Browse pet names submitted to the site beginning with the letter B.
Problems with Wood Shavings
A discussion of concerns over wood shavings as pet bedding and litter, especially cedar shavings and possibly pine shavings.
A discussion of concerns over wood shavings as pet bedding and litter, especially cedar shavings and possibly pine shavings.
Outdoor Pens for Box Turtles
Box turtles unquestionably do best if kept in a large outdoor pen rather than an indoor terrarium. Here are some tips on setting up an outdoor pet for pet box turtles.
Box turtles unquestionably do best if kept in a large outdoor pen rather than an indoor terrarium. Here are some tips on setting up an outdoor pet for pet box turtles.
Zebra Finches as Pets
About zebra finches as pets - what to expect from a pet finch.
About zebra finches as pets - what to expect from a pet finch.
Pacman 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.
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.
Fennec Fox Facts
Here are a few interesting and true things about the cute and tiny fox known as the fennec fox.
Here are a few interesting and true things about the cute and tiny fox known as the fennec fox.
Fire Bellied Newts as Pets
Information on setting up a tank for fire bellied newts, and how to feed fire bellied newts.
Information on setting up a tank for fire bellied newts, and how to feed fire bellied newts.
Sugar Gliders - Profile
Basic facts about sugar gliders, incluing expected life span for pet sugar gliders.
Basic facts about sugar gliders, incluing expected life span for pet sugar gliders.
Dwarf Hamster Species
Dwarf Hamster Species kept as pets.
Dwarf Hamster Species kept as pets.
Hermann's Tortoise
Introduction to Hermann's tortoises and their care as pets.
Introduction to Hermann's tortoises and their care as pets.
Budgies as Pets
Introduction to keeping pet budgies along with a quick summary of their care (cages, feeding).
Introduction to keeping pet budgies along with a quick summary of their care (cages, feeding).
Pictures - Development of Tadpoles from Eggs
Pictures - Development of Tadpoles from Eggs
Pictures - Development of Tadpoles from Eggs
Grooming Guinea Pigs
About grooming guinea pigs - nail clipping.
About grooming guinea pigs - nail clipping.
Housing Tortoises Indoors
Tortoises do best if they can live in an outdoor pen, at least for part of the year. Tortoises that are kept indoors can become quite stressed and suffer health problems as a result. Building a custom indoor enclosure is the best way to house tortoises indoors if the outdoor option is not available.
Tortoises do best if they can live in an outdoor pen, at least for part of the year. Tortoises that are kept indoors can become quite stressed and suffer health problems as a result. Building a custom indoor enclosure is the best way to house tortoises indoors if the outdoor option is not available.
Rabbit Cage Cleaning
Cleaning cages is not a fun chore for any pet, but making cleaning as easy as possible and sticking to a schedule will make cage cleaning less of a chore and simply part of your routine.
Cleaning cages is not a fun chore for any pet, but making cleaning as easy as possible and sticking to a schedule will make cage cleaning less of a chore and simply part of your routine.
Kinkajous as pets
A look at keeping kinkajous as pets, and a look at their basic care and needs.
A look at keeping kinkajous as pets, and a look at their basic care and needs.
Top 5 Kid Pets
Take a look at my recommendations for the best exotic pets for kids.
Take a look at my recommendations for the best exotic pets for kids.
Green Snakes
A look at the characteristics of smooth and rough green snakes of the genus Opheodrys (also called grass snakes), and how to care for them as pets.
A look at the characteristics of smooth and rough green snakes of the genus Opheodrys (also called grass snakes), and how to care for them as pets.
Feeding Hermit Crabs
What to feed hermit crabs as part of a balanced diet.
What to feed hermit crabs as part of a balanced diet.
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.
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.
Hamsters that Bite
How to deal with a biting hamster.
How to deal with a biting hamster.
Sibfox
Sibfox is a distributor for tame Siberian foxes from Russia. These tame foxes are from a select group of foxes, bred down from select foxes for over 50 years.
Sibfox is a distributor for tame Siberian foxes from Russia. These tame foxes are from a select group of foxes, bred down from select foxes for over 50 years.
Pet Turtle Pictures
Gallery of pet turtle photos submitted to About Exotic Pets by our readers.
Gallery of pet turtle photos submitted to About Exotic Pets by our readers.
Cages for Pet Rats
A selection of cages found at online retailers that are appropriate for housing pet rats.
A selection of cages found at online retailers that are appropriate for housing pet rats.
Alternatives to Cedar Shavings
Top alternatives to cedar shavings as a bedding material for small pets.
Top alternatives to cedar shavings as a bedding material for small pets.
Names for Hedgehogs
Browse through a list of reader-submitted pet names for hedgehogs.
Browse through a list of reader-submitted pet names for hedgehogs.
Pet Owls
Information on pet owls.
Information on pet owls.
Hermit Crab Out of Its Shell
Sometimes a hermit crab will come out of its shell and not get back in. There are numerous reasons this can occur, and it can be tough problem to overcome because of the stress crabs are under when this happens.
Sometimes a hermit crab will come out of its shell and not get back in. There are numerous reasons this can occur, and it can be tough problem to overcome because of the stress crabs are under when this happens.
Red Eared Slider Tank
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.
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.
Southern Flying Squirrels
Information on keeping southern flying squirrels as pets
Information on keeping southern flying squirrels as pets
Reasons Ferrets Make Good Pets
Reasons that ferrets can make excellent pets.
Reasons that ferrets can make excellent pets.
African Giant Millipedes
Introduction to african giant millipedes as pets including care, housing and feeding information
Introduction to african giant millipedes as pets including care, housing and feeding information
Handling Hamsters
Information and advice on taming and handling your pet hamster.
Information and advice on taming and handling your pet hamster.
Oriental Fire Bellied Toads
Introduction to oriental fire bellied toads and their care as pets.
Introduction to oriental fire bellied toads and their care as pets.
Skunks as Pets
An introduction to the characteristics of skunks as pets and what to expect from a pet skunk.
An introduction to the characteristics of skunks as pets and what to expect from a pet skunk.
Burmese Pythons
Information on keeping burmese pythons as pets, and their care.
Information on keeping burmese pythons as pets, and their care.
Boa Constrictors as Pets
An introduction to boa constrictors as pets, choosing a snake, and a care sheet for red tailed boas
An introduction to boa constrictors as pets, choosing a snake, and a care sheet for red tailed boas
Giant African Land Snails
Giant African Land Snails as Pets (Achatina species) - care and feeding
Giant African Land Snails as Pets (Achatina species) - care and feeding
Names for Crabs
Browse through a list of reader-submitted pet names for hermit crabs and fiddler crabs.
Browse through a list of reader-submitted pet names for hermit crabs and fiddler crabs.
Homemade Rat Toys
Some common household items other things that make fun toys for pet rats.
Some common household items other things that make fun toys for pet rats.
Eastern Box Turtle
Description and brief care guide to eastern box turtles
Description and brief care guide to eastern box turtles