Rat

HOUSING

Cage: Minimum of a 1x 3 foot enclosure for each pet. Make sure that the top is secure. Cage bottom should be solid – not screen mesh.

Substrate: Bedding should consist of a paper pulp product (like Carefresh or Yesterdays News), newspaper or computer paper.

Hide box: Hiding areas such as cardboard boxes, paper towel rolls, and tissue boxes should be…

Amazon

There are several different subspecies in this category with marked coloration and anatomical differences, but the most common found in captivity are the Double Yellow Head, Yellow Nape, Blue Front and Lilac Front. They can be gregarious and social. They love interaction, especially noise, and can be a great companion. People are often intimidated by the large size of…

Frogs

Important! Frogs can make lovely pets, but frogs in the wild are facing population declines and extinction largely as a result of human activities. Unfortunately, the pet trade is likely contributing to the amphibian extinction crisis and the spread of an devastating infection by Chytrid fungus. For this reason, you should only buy frogs that you are sure are…

Guinea Pigs

NATURAL ENVIRONMENT: South American Rodent

LIFESPAN: 4-7 years

SEXING: Male guinea pigs have external testicles.

HOUSING: Because of their round body shape, pigs are susceptible to foot sores when housed on wire bottom cages. The new plastic bottom cages are a better choice to keep your pig comfortable. Avoid all wood chip bedding, which can cause allergies and other respiratory problems,…

Hamsters

Hamsters are mammals that belong to the rodent family having large incisor teeth that are continually growing necessitating gnawing to prevent the teeth from overgrowing. The word ‘rodent’ is derived from the latin word ‘rodere’ which means ‘to gnaw’.

Hamsters form the Family Cricetidae which is broken down into different Genera (including Cricetulus, Phodopus and Calomyscus). Within each Genera are…

Uromastyx Lizards

What are they  & Natural Environment:

A heat loving spiny tailed lizard from the genus Uromastyx that includes many species 0ccurring in various arid environments from North Africa to India.  The various species show many colors and forms but all have a thick armored tail. In general these lizards are reported as a docile pet speces with bits occurring…

Box Turtles

ENVIRONMENT: Are land animals

Although the do like some humidity especially in their bedding.

LIFESPAN: Up to 100 years

SEXING: Males have a longer tail and the cloaca extends beyond the plastron and flatter shell shape.

HOUSING: A large aquarium can be used with a flooring substrate of a preservative and chemical free soil or mulch. Those with high amounts of coconut…

Ferret

Ferrets are very popular across the country and can make excellent pets. They are curious, active, playful and entertaining to observe. They can easily be taught to use a litter box and walk on a harness. They don’t require enormous space if allowed to walk and play daily. And the grooming requirements are minimal with only a soft brushing…