Exotic Pets - Petculiars

November 29, 2022

Published by Lisa Shelby at November 29, 2022

What Is a Wallaby? Facts About The Dwarf Kangaroo

This marsupial, also called Parma wallaby, takes its name from the Aboriginal word for this species and not from the city of Parma in Italy. Wallabies are marsupials belonging to the Kangaroo family. They are not a separate biological group, but a collection of varieties that consist of several genera. […]

November 28, 2022

Published by Lisa Shelby at November 28, 2022

Can You Use Bleach to Clean Animal Cages?

Most people probably have a bottle or two of chlorine/bleach around the house that is used for clothes and cleaning. But is it safe to use bleach to clean a cage? Will bleach vapors harm your pet? Can you use chlorine with confidence? Chlorine can be used to disinfect pet […]

November 26, 2022

Published by Lisa Shelby at November 26, 2022

Are My Fish Eating Each Other?

This question from a reader has reached a sensitive point for me, because I too have experienced what is happening to her, aquarium fish eating other fish. This has probably happened to many of you. “I have two Ancistrus in a mixed tropical aquarium. I have noticed in the last […]

November 23, 2022

Published by Lisa Shelby at November 23, 2022

What To Do When a Lizard Loses Its Tail

For those who are beginners in raising lizards, the moment when they lose their tail can prove to be quite strange and frightening. That is why it is good to know that there is also a good part: by magic, the tails of lizards grow back in most cases. But […]

November 22, 2022

Published by Lisa Shelby at November 22, 2022

When Can Kittens Eat Dry Food?

Although it isn’t all that easy to care for kittens, it is a very rewarding experience and you surely won’t regret taking it on. Kittens will have dietary requirements that differ greatly from those of adult cats, in the same way that human babies will need different foods than adults. […]

November 20, 2022

Published by Lisa Shelby at November 20, 2022

10 Common Types of Black Snakes in North Carolina

As you probably know, you can find snakes in all sorts of patterns and colors. Snakes have different patterns and colors for many different reasons. While some are used as warning signs to potential predators to know that the snakes are nothing to mess with, others are a way for […]

November 19, 2022

Published by Lisa Shelby at November 19, 2022

What Do Crocodiles Eat?

Crocodiles are a subfamily of large aquatic reptiles that live in the tropics in Africa, Asia, North America, South America, and Australia. This massive reptile is considered the oldest on Earth, its ancestors being here 250 million years ago. Crocodiles differ among themselves according to species. The reptile grows throughout […]

November 17, 2022

Published by Lisa Shelby at November 17, 2022

Interesting Facts About Aye Aye – A Weird Animal

Area: Madagascar Habitat: Dense tropical forests Food: Omnivore Size: 30cm – 40cm Weight: 2 – 3 kg Speed: 32kph (20mph) Colors: Dark brown, black Litter: 1 offspring Predators: Fossa, birds of prey Behavior: Solitary Average span life: 20 years Special features: He has a longer finger What is Aye Aye […]