Short of a Madagascar hissing cockroach, tarantula or python, are there any exotic pets you can safely adopt? Some people claim that bears, alpacas and llama are excellent options, but I don’t fancy snuggling up to one. Believe it or not, there’s even a hippopotamus on the list of exotic pets around the world. But ...
Hermit crabs are great animals. Most people may not realize it, but hermit crabs have feelings, and noticeable personalities. They will even become attached to certain people more than others. They can live for a few years, and be very entertaining. Also on the plus side, they’re pretty easy to maintain; they don’t take much ...
Land hermit crabs are fast becoming the “in” pet. They are easy to care for, inexpensive and fascinating to watch. It is best to have more than one land hermit crab as they do get lonely, and this loneliness can cause them to die. My family has 2 land hermit crabs, Sebastian Jr. and Frank ...
When most people consider purchasing a new pet for their child, a guinea pig, hamster or other small rodent commonly springs to mind, based on the widespread assumptions that these types of animals are easy to care for, safe for children, fun, educational and don’t take up much space. However, there is an alternative pet ...
If you are wanting some type of hermit crab that will clean all the live rock and sand in your saltwater tank than the Electric Blue Hermit Crab is a very good choice for you. The crab doesn’t get bigger than one inch and it’s extremely easy to take care of. This crab is also ...
Some people wonder why people waste their money on snails and hermit crabs. They are great little additions to any saltwater tank. They are inexpensive and they will help you clean up your aquarium in a hurry and as long as you have them, you wont need to do all the work yourself. You can ...
If you are new to the saltwater hobby then no doubt, you have heard about the importance of having a clean up crew, otherwise known as CUC for short. A clean up crew is vitally important to any saltwater aquarium system. The reason you need one is for the same reason we need waste disposal; ...
Hermit crabs make fun and fascinating indoor pets. To care for hermit crabs requires recreating their natural environment as closely as possible. With proper care, hermit crabs make an interesting and inexpensive pet that will live for many years. Some hermit crabs have live for over 20 years in captivity. Natural Environment of Hermit Crabs ...
