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Exotic Pet Health Insurance 101

staff — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 23:52:16 +0000

Maintaining an exotic pet is no joke. It will require an equally exotic owner with exotic capabilities. Pardon the redundancy, but if you are really serious and hell-bent on taking good care of your exotic pet, you will need to have it insured! Yes, even exotic pets have medical needs and like people, they can be high maintenance, depending on type. Given from the very start that you own an exotic pet indicates that its maintenance is equally exotic, and it’s something you must also prepare for as you turn into a good exotic pet owner.

Exotic Pets: Stick Insect

staff — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 23:51:25 +0000

Stick insects belong to Phasmatodean Family. Other insects that also belong to the same family are leaf insects, ghost insects, and walking sticks. There are nearly two thousand and eight hundred species within the Phasmatodean family. The striking feature of this family is that the species have a body structure, which helps them to camouflage with the surroundings. Stick insects belong to areas having tropical climates and some of them have wings. Stick insects that are kept as pets can grow four inches and can live up to one year.

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Exotic Pets: Capuchin Monkey

staff — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 23:51:13 +0000

Capuchin monkeys had their name derived from the Franciscan Capuchin whose cowl is similar to the coloration of the monkeys. They belong to the Cebinae family and Cebus genus. These monkeys are found in Central America and South America. Also known as sapajou, these species of monkeys are considered to be the most intelligent of all present species of monkeys.

How do you name your exotic pet?

staff — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 17:52:01 +0000

Having a pet is just like having a baby. Pet owners take much time and effort in giving names to their pets much like they would do with their own children. Getting the right name for an ordinary or an exotic pet would give more distinction and personality to the pet.

Exotic Animals: Alligators

staff — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 17:51:55 +0000

Alligators are the most dangerous of the exotic pets. It is a crocodilian, which comes from the family of Alligatoridae. The name was derived from Anglicization of a Spanish word, which was used by Spanish explorers who were settled in Florida, United States. Alligators are found mostly in America and China.

Spiders’ Increasing Popularity As Exotic Pets

staff — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 17:51:52 +0000

Spiders can be really be amusing to observe. They move about quietly and are known to cope well in several types of environments. Maintenance is likewise not very difficult as they are generally clean and don’t leave much clutter. These account for the growing popularity of keeping spiders as exotic pets.

Simulating the Proper Environment for Your Exotic Pet

staff — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 17:51:32 +0000

While it’s fabulous to be able to show off your exotic pet, the cost of maintaining one is really considerable. One of the more expensive things you have to note is simulating the proper environment for your exotic pet, aside from insurance, food costs and veterinary maintenance checks.

Useful Tips When Considering Box Turtles as Exotic Pets

staff — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 17:51:36 +0000

While many people find exotic pets to be cool, many pet owners are still quite reluctant to veer away from having dogs and cats as their animal companions. The thought of having exotic pets seems so out-of-this-world when one thinks of the special care needed for such unusual critters. However, such isn’t really true since not all exotic pets are hard to keep. Some may even be easier to maintain than typical pets. One example of easy-to-keep exotic pets are box turtles.

Household Pets: Peafowl

staff — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 19:21:10 +0000

Peafowl belongs to the Phasianidae Pheasant family. There are two species of peafowl, the Green Peafowl and The Indian Peafowl. The Green peafowl is native to Myanmar, Thailand, and China and the Indian Peafowl or blue peafowl is native to India. The males, called Peacock, especially are famous for their glamorous tail and the crown on their head. The females are known as Peahen and are grey and brown in color.

The Legalities of Owning a Pet Ferret

staff — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 19:54:57 +0000

Many people have questions when it comes to whether or not it is legal to own ferrets as pets in their area. Knowing these laws is very important to ferret owners. You will want to know where you are allowed to live if you plan to keep your ferrets with you if you relocate. For those considering adoption this is important too. Many people adopt their ferrets from out of region rescuer locations that require shipping or a trip. It is best to know before you come home if your furry friend is allowed to come with you. It is most likely that you will be able to easily own a ferret without any issues. But it is illegal for people to own ferrets as pets in some locations. There are some frequently asked questions about ferret laws and how these laws affect you as an owner or prospective owner. Most of these so-called ferret laws are in place due to misinformation and ignorance.