Bearded Dragon Care Sheet Why “bearded” dragons? These reptiles have fleshy appendages below their jaws, which they can expand when irritated. When fully inflated, this appendage resembles a beard. In the wild, bearded dragons are tan and gray with a circular, striped, or barred pattern on their backs and spiny scales. Selective breeding [...]
General ferret faqs How can I tell whether my ferret is male or female? Males have what looks like a “belly button” on their lower abdomen. Also, females have 2 small openings under their tail, and males only have one. If you need to double-check, just check the litter box after the ferret [...]
The Best Chinchilla Food – Hay And Pellets Best chinchilla foods - What do chinchillas eat Picking the right kind of chinchilla food is an important part of keeping your pet healthy and happy. The chinchilla is an exotic animal, and sometimes these exotic types have certain dietary demands that must [...]
Beginners Guide to Black Chinchilla One of the most favorite species for avid chinchilla owners is the beautiful black chinchilla. As the name applies, these chinchillas are jet-black with black ears and even dark, beautiful eyes! These black chinchillas, also called black velvet chinchillas, are seen as some of the most popular chinchilla [...]
What You Need To Know Before Breeding Chinchillas Breeding Chinchillas Tips Breeding chinchillas involves a lot more than simply putting a male and female together in the same cage. In taking that approach you put the health of the chinchillas at risk as well as the health and well-being of any [...]
Helpful Tips on Choosing a Chinchilla House If you are planning to purchase a Chinchilla, it is imperative that you provide the right Chinchilla house, as well as food and care. Interestingly, while this type of animal is actually a rodent, it is also considered more of an exotic type of pet. [...]
Small Animal Enrichment Tips and Ideas Guinea pigs, rabbits, hamsters, gerbils, chinchillas, rats and other “small furries” are naturally very active and inquisitive animals. They like to keep themselves busy, and when allowed, spend the majority of their time running around and investigating their surroundings. “Small furries” are often misunderstood, possibly because many [...]
Hedgehog facts - hedgehog eating Is A Hedgehog For You? When people first encounter a hedgehog at the pet store, they are usually smitten by their cute appearance and want to purchase one as their own immediately. There are a couple of things which you will need to know before making such a [...]
sugar glider picture What is a Sugar Glider? - Sugar Gliders Facts Sugar Gliders are small mammals native to the rainforests of Australia, New Zealand, and Indonesia. Weighing between 90-150 grams and measuring 6-8 inches length-wise, they are common household pets. They can fit in to your pocket and can be easily carried [...]
What are the Types of Hamsters! There are two different types of hamsters, and each offers various issues to deal with. Syrian hamsters are the largest and easiest to handle. They are solitary animals and cannot be housed together. The Russian dwarf, and other dwarf breeds, are becoming more popular. These smaller [...]
