Taking care of guinea pigs can be a lot of fun, but you can run into issues sometimes. These little animal companions aren’t necessarily difficult to care for, but they often have issues such as making messes when their owners don’t want them to. It can also be problematic when your guinea pig starts biting…
Hermit crabs have started to become pretty popular as pets as of late. However, some people get confused by hermit crabs due to their digging practices. You might notice that your hermit crab is digging a lot in its habitat. Although this is normal, it’s still something that new hermit crab owners need to learn…
Many people like to breed crickets for various reasons. Some people do so because they use crickets as a source of food for other exotic pets that they keep in the house. People often refer to the crickets that they’re breeding as feeder crickets. The intention is to raise the crickets and use them as…
Though they are not for the faint of heart, turtles make great pets for a variety of reasons. They are very cute, and it is quite fun to watch them doing everyday things such as eating, swimming, and interacting with each other. What is more, turtles are pretty hardy and can live for a very…
Maybe you like the way shrimp flutter through the sea, or the way hermit crabs scuttle along the beach. Maybe you like the way either shrimp or hermit crabs look or act, and think they’d make good pets. Maybe you love the way the two taste together on a seafood platter. But while you’re hopefully…
Lizard owners are a special breed, and anole owners are another kind of “special” altogether. Green and brown anoles are funny-looking, funny-acting, and just an all-around bundle of fun to own. But can you own both breeds together? Well, tempting as that may be, there are actually several reasons why these are two bundles of…
Is there anything cuter than a furry little hamster curled up in a little ball? Is there anything crueler than watching that poor little ball shaking and shivering? If you have ever owned a hamster, you have probably come across this problem before. Given how tiny hamsters are, it’s only natural to view them with…
Few sights in nature are more naturally joyous than a butterfly in flight. It stands to reason, therefore, that there are few sights more depressing than a butterfly who isn’t just not flying, but not moving at all. We like to imagine butterflies to be such buoyant airborne free spirits, and so to see them…
Butterflies are, by far, one of if not the most beloved insects in the world. Their delicacy, colors, peacefulness, and grace have made them symbols of beauty and favorites of everyone from jewelers and fashion designers to amateur butterfly enthusiasts, including Vladimir Nabokov (yes, really). That reputation for beauty and grace, however, makes the idea…
Living in an area that has many deer will be quite interesting for several reasons. Of course, you’ll need to be a lot more careful while driving at night so that you don’t get into accidents. You might even be noticing that deer will spend time on your property. If you’ve walked outside and noticed…