Snakes as Pets – How to Choose the Right Snake Type

While some people find snakes frightening and dangerous, others adore them, keep them as pets and claim they are wonderful beings. If you consider keeping a snake as a pet, first you have to decide which type of pet snake is perfect for you. If you ask several snake keepers to list you the best types of pet snakes, you will get several different lists. Everybody has their own preferences, experiences and opinions. Keep in mind that you will definitely need to find unique pet shops to find pet supplies for your lovely pet snake. (more…)

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Geckos – Health Care

Geckos are very popular pets and there are many reasons why people love them. However, before you buy one, you should do as much research as possible about geckos. Every pet has some quite specific needs, so you have to prepare well and buy all the required pet supplies and accessories. So, how can you care about your gecko’s health? First of all – keep his/her tank as clean as possible. Cleanliness perhaps plays the most important role in keeping your gecko healthy. What does it mean? Set up the tank in a way that will enable you to remove feces as effectively as possible, as soon as you can. It is recommended to  use paper towels as a substrate, because it is quite easy to remove them once feces has been laid on them. This will allow you to keep your gecko’s tank very clean without so much hard work. (more…)

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Housing a Gecko Pet

One of the most popular reptiles held as pets are geckos, because they are quite easy to tame and care for. They live longer than many other lizards, with an average life span of 10 to 20 years and they are also unique because of the ability to communicate with other geckos by making chirping sounds. Leopard gecko is perhaps the most popular reptile pet, but other species, such as house gecko and crested gecko, have become increasingly popular as well. However, before deciding to buy a gecko as a pet, you should know what is necessary for housing this lovely pet. Comparing to the cost of animal itself, the equipment you need for a gecko pet may be quite expensive. Reptile supplies and vivarium are very important and it is always recommended to buy the high quality equipment, as it will be long lasting and your pet will have the appropriate environment to live healthy and happy life. (more…)

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How Much Is That Rat in the Window?

"rat pet"Although the word strikes fear into the hearts of many, a rat is not always a pest. Many people have come to love the furry little creature and have adopted them as pets. When cared for correctly, rats make intelligent, affectionate and responsive pets who can be easily trained. If you own a rat or you’re thinking about getting one, you’ll need to understand what is involved with owning one and how to care for it.
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ZooFest – A Way to Bring you Rare & Wonderful Pets

If you have a pet or a number of pets, you are an animal-lover! So, let me tell you about an event that will interest you. It is the ZooFest that is to be held at Edmonton Valley Zoo in Edmonton’s 133315, Buena Vista Road in Alberta, Canada. The ZooFest is a fundraising program held each year for the conservation of animals. If you love to have a close look at animals, their habitats, and everything related to them, you will certainly love this event. There are also chances for you to bring home some unusual pet to add to your collection!

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