Exotic Pets

Blue Tongue Skink

Blue Tongue Skink Skinks are lizards that are native to many parts of the world. They generally have triangular heads, robust bodies with long tails and small legs. Some varieties have brightly colored tongues, such as the Blue-Tongued Skinks of Australia. Most Blue-Tongued Skinks grow to around 15-19 inches long when mature. They make interesting [...]

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Brushtail Possum

Brushtail Possum Brushtail possums are nocturnal marsupials which have adapted to humans, living in the roofs of houses and eating cultivated plants and blossoms. Brushtail Possum Trichosurus vulpecula Brushtails are nocturnal marsupials which have adapted to humans, living in the roofs of houses and eating cultivated plants and blossoms. Description Brushtail possums are marsupial animals [...]

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Exotic Pet Permits

How To Obtain Permits and Licenses Lions, Tigers and Bears! Oh my! While owning a tiger might sound like a great idea to some pet fanciers, they are actually dangerous creatures that would be better left to the professionals. There are some exotics that DO make great pets however!  How To Obtain Permits and Licenses [...]

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Exotic Pets

All About Exotic Animals Lions, Tigers and Bears! Oh my! While owning a tiger might sound like a great idea to some pet fanciers, they are actually dangerous creatures that would be better left to the professionals. There are some exotics that DO make great pets however! Responsible Pet Ownership People thinking about obtaining an [...]

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Ferrets

Pet Ferrets Ferrets have playful and inquisitive personalities that make them entertaining companions. They are highly intelligent and need considerable amounts of training and attention to prevent them getting into mischief. A ferret can live singly, provided it receives ample attention, or with others and given appropriate care can live from 6-10 years. What you [...]

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Four Eyed Possum

Four-Eyed Possums There are three species of four-eyed opossum that occasionally show up in pet trade. All three require the same basic care however, and have those cute spots over their eyes giving them their four-eyed name. Gray and Black “Four-eyed” Opossums P. opossum (gray “four-eyed” opossum), from northeastern Mexico to northeastern Argentina; P. mcilhennyi [...]

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Hedgehogs

Hedgehogs Hedgehogs are naturally shy individuals that can live 5-7 years with proper care. They are nocturnal, sleeping during the day and becoming active in the evening. Hedgehogs are solitary in nature and seldom accept the company of another hedgehog. What you should know about Hedgehogs When frightened, a hedgehog will roll tightly into a [...]

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Monkeys

So you want a Pet Monkey? Is it possible for monkeys to receive excellent quality care and enjoy a fulfilling lives as pets? Yes, but realize first that monkeys are complex social/emotional animals that can best be termed as “high-care/high-need”, “difficult” pets. Difficulty levels vary between species and individuals, larger monkeys generally being more problematic [...]

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Mouse Opossum

Mouse Opossums There are several species of mouse opossums in the world. Of those species, usually seen in the pet trade is the Murine Opossum, (Marmosa Murine). Relative size, 85 to 185 mm and tail length is 90 to 280 mm. Average life span, 3 years. Mouse Opossums As pets These mouse-like marsupials are rapidly [...]

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Ringtail Possum

Ringtail Possums Ringtail possums are nest builders responsible for the balls of leaves and twigs, called dreys, found in dense scrub in eastern Australia. Like their name suggests they have a prehensile tail. Ringtail Possum Pseudochirus peregrinus Status: Common in Eastern Australia. Ringtails are nest builders responsible for the balls of leaves and twigs, called [...]

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