Exotic Pets - Petculiars

November 15, 2022

Published by Lisa Shelby at November 15, 2022

Interesting Seahorse Facts

Seahorses are very interesting and attractive sea creatures, both small and large. The seahorse, scientifically called the Hypocampus Hypocampus, belongs to the category of fish, being ultimately also a species of fish, although it has a different form than its swimming relatives. Many of the features presented here are also […]

November 14, 2022

Published by Lisa Shelby at November 14, 2022

Constrictors as Pets

Constrictor snakes, members of the taxonomic family Boidae, are a diverse group of snakes. Several varieties are popular as pets and some may be proper for beginner snake owners, but many are not. These snakes share the common trait of getting their prey by suffocation, but there are significant differences […]

November 13, 2022

Published by Lisa Shelby at November 13, 2022

All You Need to Know About Having a Giant African Millipede as Pet

If you are looking for a unique exotic pet, easy to maintain and care for, look no further than the giant African millipede. The millipede may seem a bit like insects, but in fact, they are arthropods, related to crabs and shrimp. There is a variety of centipedes kept as […]

November 12, 2022

Published by Lisa Shelby at November 12, 2022

How To Deal with The Fact That You Had to Euthanize Your Pet

Pets are important members of our families, so it’s no wonder that the pain is often deep when they are euthanized. But sometimes the decision to end the suffering of a pet is left on our shoulders and this can lead to some feelings of guilt. Knowing more about the […]

November 10, 2022

Published by Lisa Shelby at November 10, 2022

Why Do Chameleons Change Their Colors?

Chameleons are known for many of their unique qualities, including their sticky tongues that are thrown like a projectile, eyes that move independently of each other, and perhaps most fascinating of all, their ability to change skin color. How do they change colors? Can it fit into anything in the […]

November 8, 2022

Published by Lisa Shelby at November 8, 2022

Snake Repellent: How to Keep Snakes Away

Snakes are a cause to be alarmed for many of us, especially when we are surprised by one. There are a variety of considerations and methods for chasing snakes out of your garden. In order to prevent a snake infestation in your yard, it is necessary to eliminate food sources […]

November 8, 2022

Published by Lisa Shelby at November 8, 2022

Incredible Starfish Facts

The starfish or the sea star belongs to the class of Asteroidea. It is also called the fragile star. There are 2000 species that live in all the world’s oceans: The Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, Arctic, and South Ocean (Antarctica). Sea stars are found at various depths, some larger than 6000m. […]

November 8, 2022

Published by Lisa Shelby at November 8, 2022

What do Giraffes Eat?

The giraffe, Giraffa camelopardalis meaning “fast walking camel leopard”, is a ungulated mammal with uniform African fingers, the tallest of all species of animals living on land. The giraffe is linked to deer and cattle; however, it is placed in a separate family, Giraffidae, consisting only of the giraffe and […]