Blog Feed: Keeping Exotic Pets

Blue Tarantulas

Published on 2012-04-10 05:44:44

In a way it’s a shame that most people think of the standard Chile Rose Haired and the Curly Haired spiders when they think of tarantulas because many people think that all tarantulas are a boring brown color. Of course this couldn’t be further from the truth and if you know what species to look [...] > read more

Symptoms Of Urticating Hairs In Tarantulas

Published on 2012-02-11 03:58:06

photo credit: Instant Vantage It’s essential that any animal can protect itself from predators in the wild and tarantulas are no different. They spend much of their lives hiding in their burrows away from any other creature that may want to eat them. They also have large fangs and powerful venom which can be enough [...] > read more

Removing Praying Mantis Eggs

Published on 2012-01-20 05:01:02

photo credit: chexed If you’ve ever bred praying mantis then you’ll no doubt have seen their egg cases or oothecae as they’re often referred to. Female praying mantis lay numerous eggs together in one single neat little package, then produce a “shaving-foam” type of substance which they cover the eggs in. After a short while [...] > read more

Types Of Frozen Snake Food

Published on 2011-12-10 13:33:42

photo credit: dlm7155 The majority of snakes kept in captivity require mammals or birds to eat and it is most common for these to be fed to them dead. Feeding dead animals to a snake means there is less chance of damage being done to your snake during an attack in the narrow confines of [...] > read more

Differences In the Wild Habitats Of Green Iguanas And Spiny Tailed Iguanas

Published on 2011-11-14 06:00:41

photo credit: Tambako the Jaguar Having spent some time in Central America recently I have been lucky enough to spend considerable time observing both green iguanas (Iguana iguana) and black spiny-tailed iguanas (Ctenosaura similis) in their natural surroundings and whilst at face value these two species appear very similar I observed some surprising differences between [...] > read more

Keeping Indian Stick Insects

Published on 2011-10-16 11:55:39

photo credit: Thomas Shahan Indian stick insects are some of the easiest of all pet invertebrates to keep in captivity and of course have been kept by school children for decades. Indian (or laboratory) stick insects will feed readily on common food plants such as bramble or privet, which can be kept alive for around [...] > read more

How To Identify A Trustworthy Exotic Pet Store

Published on 2011-08-30 07:24:59

photo credit: Furryscaly Despite the fact that keeping exotic pets is still quite an unusual hobby when compared to the number of people who won a dog or a cat there are still plenty of exotic pet shops around. Unfortunately being such a misunderstood hobby – which requires a considerable degree of specialist knowledge – [...] > read more

Rearing Baby Leaf Insects

Published on 2011-08-17 16:53:15

  Leaf insects are beautiful and fascinating creatures which are almost as easy to care for as many of the popular stick insect species currently reared in captivity but with a number of added bonuses. Firstly they are truly impressive and fascinating creatures to observe because they really do truly resemble green leaves as adults. [...] > read more

Setting Up Your First Vivarium For A Bearded Dragon

Published on 2011-07-31 12:31:39

photo credit: stormwarning. Bearded dragons are extremely fascinating and remarkable pets that never fail to amaze. Like any animal, they require love, care and specific living arrangements to keep them happy and healthy. Reptile vivariums at Pets at Home should be your first essential purchase. A vivarium for a dragon should be a miniature eco [...] > read more

Praying Mantis: How To Feed

Published on 2011-07-28 05:23:47

photo credit: SMB(spidermanbryce)  Praying mantis are carnivourous insects that need a diet of live animals of a suitable size. Whilst praying mantis have been observed in the past catching and eating small birds, lizards and mammals almost their entire diet is typically made up of life insects so when it comes to praying mantis and [...] > read more

Triops Care

Published on 2011-07-15 04:47:03

photo credit: threefingeredlord Triops are “prehistoric” shrimps that can now be bought in the form of eggs and eaily raised in the home as an exotic pet. With just a few essential factors to success they are not only very cheap to buy and care for but can make a fascinating display in the home [...] > read more

Tarantulas: How Dangerous Are They Really?

Published on 2011-07-06 04:37:41

photo credit: LadyDragonflyCC – Fireworks & Zooming!!!! Even to this day there are a number of myths surrounding tarantulas and one of the most common of these is really just how dangerous they are. As someone who has kept tarantulas for ov > read more

Exotic Pets That Don’t Need Heating

Published on 2011-06-02 15:56:56

photo credit: Paul Stainthorp One of the concerns when it comes to keeping exotic pets is all the specialist equipment that they require. Not only does the massive selection of exotic pet supplies currently available make selecting the ideal set-up c > read more

How To Control The Growth Rates Of Tarantulas

Published on 2011-05-27 15:46:07

photo credit: ash.randell While some species of tarantula grow far faster than others it is possible within reason to control just how quickly individual tarantulas grow in captivity. There are a number of reasons why it can be helpful to understand > read more

How To Handle Scorpions Safely

Published on 2011-05-20 15:19:23

photo credit: Furryscaly Deadly scorpions are covered in most countries by licensing meaning that in general the species of scorpion commonly available in the pet trade are relatively safe. At worst their stings tend to be like that of a bee causing > read more

Housing Imperial Scorpions In Captivity

Published on 2011-05-15 15:13:52

photo credit: kevinzim Imperial scorpions – also known as Emperor Scorpions – are one of the easiest species of scorpion to keep in captivity. They’re also large and showy specimens that can make very eye-catching displays when they > read more

7 Useful Tricks For Handling Livefood

Published on 2011-05-10 04:59:31

photo credit: Mr. T in DC One cause for concern when you start keeping exotic pets is that in many cases you will need to learn to deal with live food in the form of crickets, locusts, mealworms and the like. While many people quickly get used to thi > read more

Overcoming Arguments About Keeping Exotic Pets

Published on 2011-05-05 04:57:52

photo credit: silversx80 Like it or not the world is pretty divided on exotic pets. Some people think they’re the best thing since sliced bread while to other people the thought of having a snake or a tarantula in your bedroom seems like the we > read more

The Inside Track On Adopting A Pet Reptile

Published on 2011-05-01 04:56:09

photo credit: GregTheBusker Many people adopt dogs and cats but have you ever thought about adopting an exotic pet like a reptile or an amphibian? In this article we’re going to take a closer look at adoptions of exotic pets including why you m > read more

4 Places To Buy Crickets, Mealworms And Other Live Food Online In The UK

Published on 2011-04-27 04:54:38

photo credit: melanieburger If you keep exotic pets then there’s a good chance you’re going to need a reliable, cost-effective supply of live food in order to feed your lizards, freefrogs, mantids, tarantulas and so on. Certainly many pet > read more

Why Do Female Praying Mantis Eat Their Mate?

Published on 2011-04-23 04:48:22

photo credit: OakleyOriginals Praying mantis (or mantids as the plural is known) are a large group of carnivorous insects found throughout most of the warmer parts of the world. Most species are also cannibalistic in that given a chance they may eat > read more

How To Heat A Large Number Of Small Vivariums

Published on 2011-04-17 04:46:54

photo credit: MaplessInSeattle Heating a single vivarium such as for a corn snake or an iguana isn’t difficult and there are lots of effective and reasonably-priced solutions out there from heat mats to ceramic bulbs. But what if you have a lar > read more

Tips For Buying Exotic Pets From A Reptile Show

Published on 2011-04-12 04:45:22

photo credit: snakecollector Buying exotic pets from a pet shop gives you a degree of insurance in that if you have any problems at all you know exactly where to return to so you can either demand your money back or ask for advice. It’s also ea > read more

Risks When Handling Exotic Pets

Published on 2011-04-07 04:43:41

  photo credit: KSDigital While many exotic pets can be handled safely both from your point of view and that of the animal itself I thought that it might be beneficial to provide you with a list of “warnings” or things to be aware of whi > read more

How To Clean Out Your Exotic Pet

Published on 2011-04-04 05:01:30

photo credit: GHOSTSWORD One of the benefits of exotic pets are that the vast majority make very little mess on a weekly basis. Certainly terrapins (turtles to our American readers) can quickly make a mess of their water but for those of us keeping t > read more

Feeding Fire Belly Toads

Published on 2011-04-02 04:41:56

photo credit: J. Coelho Fire belly toads or fire bellied toads as they are sometimes known are one of the easiest types of amphibians to keep in the home as they attain a very reasonable size, are easy to care for and are very hardy. One sticking poi > read more

Reasons For Keeping Exotic Pets

Published on 2011-03-19 16:06:00

photo credit: Steven Beger Photography (Beger.com Productions) If you ask many exotic pet keepers why they look after an assortment of strange and unusual animals many will simply say “because I love them!” and in my heart I know I feel a > read more

Free Exotic Pet Supplies Ebook

Published on 2011-02-09 08:02:35

  Interested in keeping exotic pets but confused by all the equipment and exotic pet supplies available? Then fortunately help is at hand… The Insiders Guide To Exotic Pet Supplies has been written specially for people just like you who are st > read more

Praying Mantis Pets

Published on 2011-01-24 17:45:05

photo credit: Mikee1s There are estimated to be over 1,800 different species of praying mantis around the world though only a very limited number of these are commonly encountered in the pet trade. Specialist breeders may have a better range of prayi > read more

Do Praying Mantis Bite?

Published on 2011-01-18 07:11:56

photo credit: Rob Young Praying mantis make fascinating and generally easy-to-keep pets but one common question asked is about how safe it is to handle these fascinating insects. The first point to appreciate is that mantids have incomplete metamorph > read more

7 Ways To Save Money When Keeping Exotic Pets

Published on 2011-01-08 08:29:43

photo credit: frankenstoen Keeping exotic pets is a fascinating and addictive hobby though it can prove to be an expensive if you really start to immerse yourself. Typically exotic pet keepers start off with just one or two animals but when the bug b > read more

Prepare To Uncover The Secrets To Successfully Keeping Exotic Pets

Published on 2011-01-08 08:28:50

Welcome to the wonderful world of exotic pets. A world of giant pythons, emerald green lizards, electric blue treefrogs and exotic invertebrates like tarantulas the size of dinner plates. Prepare to dive into another world. A place of escapism where > read more

Understanding Vitamin Supplements For Insect-Eating Exotic Pets

Published on 2011-01-08 08:27:54

photo credit: Leszek.Leszczynski In order to give your exotic pet as varied and nutritious a diet as possible it is wise to consider adding vitamin supplements to the diet of insect-eating species. Feeding nothing but crickets for months or years on > read more

Setting Up A Vivarium For Fire Bellied Toads

Published on 2011-01-05 10:39:18

photo credit: species_snob Fire bellied toads (Bombina bombina) are one of the best amphibians to keep in captivity. These toads are typically very attractively colored having a base color of brown or black with bright orange markings on the undersid > read more

Breeding Preying Mantis

Published on 2010-12-01 07:19:41

  photo credit: Storeyland Breeding preying mantis is one of the most satisfying and enjoyable parts of keeping these amazing insects – yet it can also be one of the single most stressful experiences of your life! As you will no doubt be aware > read more

How To Sex Adult Male Tarantulas

Published on 2010-11-21 07:13:47

photo credit: blmurch For those in the know, tarantulas can be sexed from their skins from quite an early age. The moulted skin is turned inside out and the reproductive linings which are shed as part of the moult are examined under a microscope. Wit > read more

An Introduction To Keeping Giant African Millipedes

Published on 2010-10-14 13:45:01

photo credit: b1gw1ght Giant African millipedes are gentle giants. Ranging in length from around 15cm to up to 30cm in length for the giant train millipedes these strange invertebrates can make fascinating yet easy-to-care for pets for people who are > read more

Pink Toe Tarantulas (Avicularia spp.)

Published on 2010-10-01 01:35:44

The Pink Toe tarantulas hail from the humid, rainforest areas of Central and South America and are typically arboreal – meaning they like to rest above the ground often on the surface of trees. One common place to spot Pink Toes in the wild is > read more