Contrary to their name, sea monkeys are not, in fact, monkeys at all. Instead, they are a type of brine shrimp that came about in the 1950s. Since then, they have become a popular starter pet for people who don’t want to commit to something that requires a bit more responsibility. Although sea monkeys make…
An axolotl is a water dwelling amphibian also called the “walking fish” or the “Mexican walking fish.” As might be evident from its nicknames, its characteristic feature is its tendency to walk along the bottom of its watery home. Some people like to keep axolotls as pets. They are interesting additions to tanks, they are…
Owning and caring for fish can be an enjoyable hobby, especially when you have exotic fish of all different colors. However, fish are far more than just something beautiful to watch in the background, as they are living beings and need to be taken care of as such. While you don’t necessarily have to provide…
There are very few animals that are as fascinating as the axolotl. These neotenic animals have been the subject of scientific research, fascination, and adoration for as long as they have been known due to their unique appearance and the fact that they never leave the larval stage of life. Closely related to the tiger…
There are many different types of pets that you can get that will be fantastic additions to your family. If you’d like to get a fun small animal as a pet, then you could be considering going with either a hamster or a hedgehog. Both hamsters and hedgehogs have the potential to be great pets,…
Ferrets are curious little creatures that many people enjoy keeping as pets. These animals love to jump around, climb, and steal anything that they can get their little paws on. When taking care of ferrets, one thing that you should make sure that you do is research how ferrets communicate, especially with each other, so…
When it comes to owning pets, most people are well aware of the fact that there will be some grievances and troublesome times. After all, animals are their own beings and have minds of their own, meaning that they might begin to do things that you may not want them to do. Thankfully, most resourceful…
If you are looking into getting a ferret, you might have more than a few questions about these adorable companions. For example, you may have heard that ferrets tend to have a musky odor to them, and by extension, you might be worried that this odor will attract rats and mice to your home. If…
Few things have the potential to ruin your pet rat experience than allowing them to chew on wires. For you, a rat chewing on wires can lead to all manner of electrical problems from wired connections being cut to frayed wires exposing electrical currents and starting fires on your property. For the rat, the consequences…
If you own a rat, you know how surprisingly difficult it can be to keep it in its cage. You might well think that you can let it out for just a few minutes of playtime, and before you know it you have a fugitive rat on the run. Even if you try to keep…