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Taking Care of Your Turtle
Taking care of one's turtle might seem such an easy task but be sure not to be complacent. It's very important that you always tend to your turtle and take into account what his special needs are. He might seem like he's a low maintenance pet but careful and precise procedures should be taken to ensure that your turtle lives long enough. There are too many stories of turtles dying in captivity so ... [Read More]
Choosing a Rabbit as Pet
When people talk about pets, probably the first animal that comes to mind is a dog or maybe a cat. However, there are some people who simply prefer rabbits over those two classic pets. It's not uncommon to have rabbits as pets nowadays simply because they have a lot of advantages. They are social animals as they allow themselves to be petted and they are also active and playful. For the prepared o... [Read More]
Choosing a Rabbit Breed
For people who are would be first time rabbit owners, they often get surprised to know that there are more than 40 breeds of rabbits that they could choose from. Each breed has distinct colors, sizes, shapes and coat types. However, the differences can be subtle with only the size and coat types as the most pronounced ones. There are dwarfed rabbits that can weigh under 2.5 lbs and giant ones that... [Read More]
Rabbits as Pets
Rabbits can be great pets. In fact, they are the next most popular pets next to dogs and cats. It is, therefore, sad to hear that rabbits are often abused by owners, not taken cared for properly, and are usually abandoned and left in animal shelters or worse let loose in the outdoors. If you can't take on the responsibilities of taking care of a rabbit then don't get one in the first place. Rabbit... [Read More]
The Wallaby, Unusual Pet
Some people dare to be different. Some will dress different, talk different, or even intentionally change the way they walk. While others chose to be different by owning unusual and unique pets. The wallabies, looks like a rabbit with very large feet , can be very good pets. The animal can be house trained, can live for 10-15 years, are relatively small and manageable, are hardy little creatures, ... [Read More]
Buying a Snakes as Pets
Snakes are fascinating, and with regular handling can be quite tame. However, snakes are obviously not for everyone. They have unique care and handling requirements and should only be kept by those with the commitment to understand and meet their needs. Also, some grow very large and can be dangerous, so any potential snake owner needs to carefully research snakes before acquiring one. There are s... [Read More]
Keeping a Corn Snake as a Pet
Corn snakes (Elaphe guttata) make an excellent choice as a pet snake. Pet corn snakes are generally docile, relatively easy to care for, and do not get too large. They are excellent escape artists, however, so care must be taken when planning their housing. Corn snakes do make a good choice for beginners since they are easy to handle and care for. However, they are also favorites with experienced ... [Read More]
Pot Bellied Pigs as Pets
For some people, the idea of owning a pig isn't really at the top of their list of must-dos. The fact that most people fancy dogs or cats more gives the pot-bellied pig a handicap when it comes to the "pick me" portion of the customer's visit to the pet shop. The fact of the matter is, people don't think too highly of pigs as pets although it should be considered that the pot-bellied pig... [Read More]